Crime & Safety
Fire And Rescue Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian In Fatal Loudoun Crash
The sheriff's office is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian hit on Route 7 Friday night.
ASHBURN, VA — A person died in a crash on Route 7 Friday night, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
Around 9:45 p.m., sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a pedestrian struck in the eastbound lanes of Route 7 just west of the Loudoun County Parkway interchange. Authorities believe the pedestrian was hit by a Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System vehicle. Scanner reports indicated it was an ambulance.
The pedestrian, Michael James Singer, 39, of Ashburn, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The crash closed all eastbound Route 7 for several hours. The investigation remains active.
Witnesses or anyone with information on the crash can contact the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office at 703-771-1021. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919 or through the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office app.
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