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Friday, March 29, 2024

Pedestrian killed after being struck by pickup on State Road 200 in Ocala

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a pickup on State Road 200 in Ocala.

Ocala Fire Rescue responded at 3 a.m. Sunday to the intersection of SW 48th Ave. and SR 200. Upon arrival, firefighters found a pickup truck with moderate front-end damage parked in the median and a pedestrian on the ground. Crews proceeded to assess the pedestrian and the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle. 

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The accident shut down the eastbound lanes on SR 200 were temporarily shut down at SW 48th Ave. Lanes have re-opened.

Ocala Police Department and Marion County Fire Rescue also responded.