Fauquier County, VA — February 5, 2026, Stephanie Miller lost her life due to a truck accident at approximately 3:00 p.m. along Meetze Road.

According to authorities, a 47-year-old Stephanie Miller was traveling in a southbound Toyota Corolla on Meetze Road in the vicinity north of the Rodgers Drive intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that a collision took place between the Corolla and a commercial pickup truck as the pickup was leaving a business parking lot. Miller—who had reportedly sustained fatal injuries over the course of the accident—was declared deceased at the scene.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a crash happens as one vehicle exits a parking lot onto a public road, it raises immediate questions about right-of-way and safe entry into traffic. That’s especially true when the collision proves fatal, as it did here.

The law is clear: drivers exiting private property must yield to all oncoming traffic. That duty exists regardless of how fast or slow the approaching vehicle is moving. The core question is whether the commercial pickup driver made a safe decision when pulling out—or if they entered the roadway in a way that didn’t give Stephanie Miller enough time or distance to react.

A proper investigation should include:

• Surveillance footage from nearby businesses to determine when and how the pickup entered the roadway.
• Crash scene measurements—including skid marks, angles of impact, and final rest positions—to reconstruct timing and speed.
• Visibility analysis to determine if the view from the parking lot was clear or obstructed.

In my experience, commercial drivers are often under time pressure, and in situations like this, that can lead to risky maneuvers—especially if the driver assumed the coast was clear without fully verifying. If the pickup’s exit point was blind or partially blocked, that makes a full and thorough investigation all the more critical.

Key Takeaways:

• Vehicles exiting private driveways or parking lots must yield to oncoming traffic without exception.
• Investigators should assess whether the pickup driver had a clear line of sight and sufficient time to enter the road safely.
• Nearby surveillance footage can be critical in determining timing and visibility.
• Commercial vehicle operations often involve added scrutiny due to higher professional standards and employer liability.
• Determining fault will likely hinge on whether the pickup driver’s actions gave the other motorist a fair chance to avoid the collision.