Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
MARION COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that took place in Marion County on Saturday morning, the Ocala StarBanner reported.
State troopers and Marion County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to the wreck on State Road 40 near County Road 328 shortly before 9 a.m. An investigation determined that the driver of a Honda Civic was attempting to make a turn from Southwest 113th Circle onto SR-40, crossing the westbound lanes, when the Civic was struck by a westbound Ford F-450 pickup truck hauling a trailer. Both vehicles came to rest at the grassy median.
The Honda driver, an 81-year-old Ocala man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup truck driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured and stayed at the scene.
Were you injured in a crash in the Ocala area due to another driver’s negligent actions? If so, you have the right to seek financial compensation under the law. Contact the Marion County car accident lawyers at Whittel and Melton, LLC today to schedule a free consultation where we can review your case and discuss your legal options. We can be reached by phone at 866-608-5529 or through our online contact form.