Location: Linton Hall Rd. near Glenkirk Rd., Gainesville, VA
Time: March 24, 2025, at 9:48 AM
A 52-year-old Bristow woman, Marat Lise Essex, died after her Toyota Highlander veered off the road, struck a guardrail, and rolled down an embankment. The vehicle landed on its side in a field.
She was the only occupant and was pronounced dead after being transported to an area hospital. Authorities continue to investigate the crash and ask witnesses to come forward.