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OCALA, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to a fatal car accident that occurred near Ocala on Saturday night.
According to WKMG, the single-vehicle wreck happened along Interstate 75 near County Road 484 at about 9:35 p.m.
The FHP’s preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of an SUV was heading north in the right lane of I-75 and lost control of the vehicle. The SUV went off the right side of the road, onto a grass shoulder, and crashed into the concrete base of a light pole, causing the vehicle to catch fire.
The two occupants, described as a female and a male, were pronounced at the scene. Their identities were not immediately released. All northbound lanes of I-75 were closed in the area for the crash response and investigation.
Have you or a loved one been the victim of a car accident in Marion County due to someone else’s negligence? If so then reach out to the law firm of Whittel & Melton, where we are dedicated to helping accident victims like you. Our experienced Marion County car accident lawyers know what it takes to fight effectively on your behalf to get you the compensation you are entitled to. Give us a call at 866-608-5529 or contact us online to set up a free consultation where we can discuss your legal options.