Marion County, FL (October 30, 2018) - Five people were hurt, including two critically injured, in a crash that occurred in Marion County on Monday, October 29th. The crash happened on Country Road 464B and NW 115th Avenue.
Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the crash scene. Investigators say that a Buick Century was traveling in the southbound lanes of NW 115th Avenue. The Buick driver failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the intersection before colliding with a Nissan Titan. Both vehicles then left the roadway, traveled through a field, and crashed into a fence. The Titan flipped onto its roof after hitting the fence.
The driver of the Buick and a passenger were taken to Ocala Regional Hospital in critical condition. Two other passengers were transported to Shands Hospital in Gainesville with serious injuries. The driver of the Titan was also taken to Ocala with serious injuries. None of the individuals involved have been identified.
No further information is available at this time.
A reportable crash happens approximately every 92 seconds in Florida. Many of these crashes will be serious and some will even be fatal. While no one likes to think about the possibility of a serious car accident happening, the reality is that they do occur. Our thoughts and condolences are with all of the injured victims in this serious crash.
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