Two-Vehicle Collision near La Barr Meadows Road Left 83-Year-Old Woman Dead

GRASS VALLEY, CA (February 1, 2023) – Wednesday evening, a head-on crash on State Route 49 left one woman dead and Roxanne Fitzsimmons injured. The incident happened just after 5:45 p.m. near La Barr Meadows Road in Grass Valley. According to reports, an 83-year-old woman was driving southbound on State Route 49, when her vehicle collided with Fitzsimmons’ vehicle near the intersection. The impact of the collision left the 83-year-old driver and 70-year-old Roxanne Fitzsimmons’ with serious injuries. First responders arrived shortly after and pronounced the 83-year-old female driver from Fair Oaks dead at the scene. However, her name remains undisclosed pending notification from the next of kin. Meanwhile, paramedics transported the other driver, 70-year-old Roxanne Fitzsimmons, to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
The team at Sweet James sends their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim. May the memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you strength in the difficult days ahead.
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