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Driver Dies in Gainesville Crash

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A driver died following a single-vehicle crash on Linton Hall Road near Glenkirk Road on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Police said the crash occurred at 9:48 a.m. when a 2019 Toyota Highlander traveling north on Linton Hall Road crossed into the southbound lanes, left the roadway, and struck a guardrail. The vehicle then went down an embankment, became airborne, rolled over, and came to rest on its side in a field.

The driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was taken to a hospital, where she later died.

Police identified the deceased as Marat Lise Essex, 52, of Bristow.

Investigators ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact the police. The investigation is ongoing.

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