Pensacola, FL (November 15, 2018) - A woman is dead following a two car crash that occurred in Pensacola on Tuesday, November 13th.
According to troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol, 69 year old Desiree Mattair was traveling northbound on North Palafox Street. Mattair's car began to drift into a painted area of the roadway before striking a southbound vehicle driven by 49 year old Mark Gruschow. Gruschow unsuccessfully attempted to avoid a collision.
The cars collided head-on and both came to rest on the shoulder of the roadway. Gruschow suffered injuries and was transported to West Florida Hospital. Mattair was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No further information is available at this time.
We are saddened to hear of this serious injury crash in Jacksonville. Over 250,000 people will be injured in car accidents across Florida this year. We are saddened to hear of the tragic loss in life in this crash and our thoughts are with the victim's family.
A car accident can change your life in a matter of seconds. The long-term effects of a serious car accident can impact your life in many different ways. When you have been injured in a serious crash, you should not accept anything less than full compensation for your injuries.
At Rubenstein Law, we know that serious car accidents should never be taken lightly. We treat each case as if it were our own and we fight for the compensation our clients deserve when they have been injured by the negligence of another. If you or a loved one are in need of help following a Florida car accident, give us a call for a free consultation. We are standing by 24/7 and can be reached at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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