A 77-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in Sterling, Virginia, on Wednesday evening, September 23, 2026.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to Innovation Avenue near Sully Road at approximately 8:08 p.m. following a report of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle.
When deputies arrived, they found the pedestrian along with two vehicles involved in the crash, identified as an SUV and a sedan.
The pedestrian was identified as Jacqueline Heaps, 77, of Sterling. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Both drivers remained at the crash scene following the collision. According to the sheriff’s office, neither driver was injured.
The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation. Authorities said speed and alcohol are not believed to have been factors at this time.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Detective Walsh with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office at 703-777-1021.
The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal pedestrian collision.
