Ocala, FL (December 27, 2019) - A 71-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a car while crossing State Road 200 in Ocala. The collision took place on Thursday, December 26th.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol report that Gwendolyn Louise Croskey was walking across the road from north to south when she was struck by a Toyota Prius that was traveling eastbound. The driver of the Prius, 55-year-old Samantha Freeman, stopped after the crash and waited for police to arrive. After the initial collision, Croskey was run over by a black Chevy Silverado truck. The Silverado driver failed to stop at the scene and continued traveling eastbound. Croskey was pronounced dead at the scene by the Marion County Fire Rescue.
FHP is still investigating and there is no information on whether any charges are expected.
We would like to extend our condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly pedestrian accidents take place about two times per day in Florida. Last year, more than 700 pedestrians were killed in crashes on our streets and highways. Pedestrian collisions are most likely to occur on busy roadways in poorly-lit areas. They also commonly occur at night or in the early morning hours when visibility is reduced. Police will continue to carefully investigate this crash.
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