Marion County, FL (June 3, 2020) - A man was killed and another person was critically injured in a crash that took place in Marion County. The crash happened on Sunday, May 31st.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 34-year-old man from Ocala was traveling southbound in an SUV on County Road 467 near the intersection with County Road 484. As the SUV approached the intersection, it ran a red light and crashed into a sedan. The driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old man from Ocala, died at the crash scene. The SUV driver suffered critical injuries and was rushed to a local hospital. Neither driver was identified.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and has not released any further details at this time.
We wish to extend our condolences to those affected by this accident in Marion County.
Florida experiences a fatal car accident about once every three hours. These crashes can take place in an instant and are often unavoidable. Negligent drivers on our roadways frequently cause serious and deadly accidents due to their disregard for basic motor vehicle safety rules and regulations. These negligent actions can have a tremendous impact on victims and their families as they struggle to move past such a tragic event.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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