A two-vehicle crash in southwest Ocala claimed the life of one person and injured another on Wednesday. Here’s what we know:
Where was the crash? State Road 200 and SW 73rd Street Road.
Which agency is investigating the crash? Florida Highway Patrol.
What time was the crash? Troopers said they were notified shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday
What happened? Authorities said a Nissan 370Z driven by a 85-year-old Ocala woman was eastbound on Southwest 73rd Street Road.
A 57-year-old woman, also from Ocala, was behind the wheel of an older model Chevy Silverado pickup truck. She was northbound on SR 200.
Troopers said the Nissan attempted to turn onto SR 200 and turned in front of the pickup truck. The vehicles collided. Upon impact, the Chevy overturned onto its passenger side, troopers said.
Both drivers were taken to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, where the older woman died. The other woman was listed in serious condition at the hospital, officials said.
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FHP officials said it’s unknown if speed was a factor in the crash. Weather conditions did not contribute to the crash, officials said. The investigation is ongoing.
Contact Austin L. Miller at austin.miller@starbanner.com
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