Teen Driver Killed In Loudoun County Crash: State Police

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — A teen driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Loudoun County Saturday, according to Virginia State Police.

Leiliana N. Schwartz, 16, of Lovettsville, was killed after a collision with another vehicle around 1:20 p.m. Saturday. According to state police, a 2020 Volvo XC60 was heading west on East Loudoun Street in Round Hill and could not avoid a 1997 Honda Civic. The Civic had pulled into the Volvo's path from Leesburg Pike while trying to turn left onto eastbound East Loudoun Street.

Schwartz had serious injuries from the crash and later died of those injuries at a hospital. The Volvo driver was not injured. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

Friends of the Schwartz family started a GoFundMe fundraiser to help with "medical bills, funeral arrangements, and unforeseen expenses."

"Leili, a junior at Woodgrove High School, radiated joy and love to all who knew her," the fundraiser stated. "Her untimely departure has left a profound void, and she will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and teammates."

State police say the crash continues to be investigated.

Across Virginia, state police say there have been 25 traffic fatalities between Tuesday, May 28 and Tuesday, June 4. One of the crashes in Buckingham County crash on May 28 killed four people. A May 31 crash in Dinwiddie County killed two people. Virginia State Police recorded two more fatal crashes Tuesday morning.

There have been 336 traffic deaths on Virginia highways from Jan. 1 to June 4. During the same time period in 2023, there were 341 traffic deaths.