Early on Friday, a pedestrian on Southeast Maricamp Road was struck and killed.
What is known as follows:
When did the incident happen? James Lucas, a spokesman for Marion County Fire Rescue, stated that his organization was called at 5:36 a.m. and arrived at 5:42 a.m. At 5:42 a.m., the person was pronounced dead.
Which organization is looking into the collision? FH.
Where did it take place? On Maricamp Road in Silver Springs Shores, near Water Road.
What took place?
A Mechanical One utility van was reportedly driving east on Maricamp Road in the outer lane, according to FHP officials. On the same route, a dump truck was stopped in the outside lane.
In an attempt to avoid colliding with the dump truck, the driver of the van veered to the left, striking a pedestrian who was crossing the solid yellow line. Sources reported the van came to a stop.
What kind of conditions existed? It was dark, according to troopers.
What was the destination and condition of the van driver? Troops reported that he was shaken up and en route to work. He is 35 years old and from Ocala, according to the authorities.
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Any details at all about the woman? Other than stating that she lived in Silver Springs Shores and was 49 years old, the troopers withheld all other information about her. Whether she was attempting to cross the road is uncertain.
Was there a barrier in the way? Indeed. Traffic traveling east on Maricamp will divert at Spring Lake Road, according to troopers and Marion County Sheriff’s Office troopers. There will be an eastbound detour at Emerald Road.
How many people have lost their lives in countywide traffic-related crashes? forty-five thus far this year. That came to 92 last year. Figures from the police departments in Ocala, Belleview, and Dunnellon are not included in the numbers. It was the second death on Friday since May 26.
Truck strikes pedestrian southeast of Ocala on Maricamp Road, killing her on Wednesday night.
Are there any more pedestrian-related traffic fatalities in the area? Indeed, a few. For example, in late 2022, an 80-year-old man was struck and killed by a car while attempting to cross the street on his bicycle. A sixty-one-year-old man was struck and killed at the scene in January 2021 while attempting to cross the street.
