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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Ocala police report serious injuries in three-vehicle crash on SR 200

Ocala Police Department reported serious injuries after a three-vehicle crash on State Road 200 on Tuesday sent five people to local hospitals.

According to OPD, a red Hyundai SUV left the Red Lobster Parking lot yesterday evening and attempted to head eastbound on SR 200 when it pulled in front of two vehicles traveling westbound.

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Photo courtesy of OPD

A silver Scion t-boned the red SUV, which caused the Scion to rotate counter-clockwise, moving into the path of a gray Honda.

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Photo courtesy of OPD

The Honda then struck the rear of the Scion.

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Photo courtesy of OPD

OPD says that five people required medical attention and were transported to the hospital.

Three people were trauma-alerted, and one person was in critical condition, according to the post.