Marion County Traffic
Breaking News Overnight: Ocala man dies after car strikes utility pole in Marion County
FHP says the 28-year-old driver was ejected after the sedan left Southwest 140th Avenue early Monday
A 28-year-old Ocala man died after his sedan ran off Southwest 140th Avenue and struck a utility pole early Monday. FHP said the driver was ejected, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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From Staff Reports and the Florida Highway Patrol
In Summary:
The fatal crash occurred at about 2:32 am near Southwest 140th Avenue and Southwest 20th Place in Marion County. FHP said the sedan left the road and struck a utility pole after its driver lost control. The 28-year-old Ocala man was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
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A 28-year-old Ocala man died early Monday after his car ran off Southwest 140th Avenue and struck a utility pole in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at about 2:32 am near Southwest 20th Place. FHP said the sedan was traveling north when the driver lost control for reasons still under investigation. The car left the roadway, crossed onto the grass shoulder, and hit the pole.
The driver was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. According to the FHP report, he was not wearing a seat belt. His name was not released.
Key Points:
- The crash occurred early Monday in Marion County.
- The driver was a 28-year-old man from Ocala.
- His sedan left Southwest 140th Avenue and struck a utility pole.
- FHP said the driver was ejected and died at the scene.
- Investigators are still determining the cause of the crash.
Keywords
Marion County crash,
Ocala,
Southwest 140th Avenue,
Southwest 20th Place,
Florida Highway Patrol,
fatal crash,
utility pole
