Ocala, FL (April 11, 2020) - A pedestrian was killed while attempting to cross a roadway in Ocala on Friday. April 10th. The crash took place on Southwest 27th Avenue near West Silver Springs Boulevard.
The Ocala Police Department responded to the crash scene. According to officers, a 63-year-old man was walking along West Silver Springs Boulevard at the intersection with Southwest 27th Avenue. Jackson tried to cross Southwest 27th when he was hit by a GMC van traveling southbound. Jackson died at the crash scene. The GMC driver was not injured in the crash. The accident was the second fatal crash reported this year in Ocala. It is not clear whether any charges are expected.
No additional details have been released at this time.
About 700 pedestrian deaths are reported annually in Florida. This number places our state among the deadliest in the nation for pedestrians. A Florida pedestrian crash can have serious and often fatal consequences. Sadly, many pedestrians will lose their lives due to the negligence of motorists on our roadways.
Our condolences go out to the family who lost their loved one in this Ocala pedestrian crash.
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