A woman who was found guilty of fatally striking an elderly Ocala man who was pushing a shopping cart across State Road 200 before fleeing the scene has been sentenced to four years in prison
Somer Lynn Fox, 33, was sentenced by Marion County Circuit Judge Timothy McCourt to four years in prison, followed by ten years of probation and 200 hours of community service, in connection with a fatal accident that claimed the life of 76-year-old Albert Mobbs last year.
Fox, who did not enter a plea, was found guilty of not rendering aid and leaving the scene of a crash involving death, which carries a minimum sentence of four years and a maximum of 30.
The sentence comes just under seven months after Mobbs was fatally struck while pushing a shopping cart at the intersection of SR 200 and SW 60th Street in Ocala.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, Mobbs was pushing his shopping cart across the westbound lanes of SR 200 on September 23, 2025, when he was struck by a van being driven by Fox.
After the collision, Fox continued driving to her place of employment at the time, Swampy’s Bar and Grille, at 19773 E Pennsylvania Avenue in Dunnellon.
A passenger in Fox’s vehicle, who allegedly urged her to pull over, reported the incident to authorities after learning on the news that the pedestrian had died.
In the original arrest report, law enforcement authorities noted that the passenger alleged that Fox did not stop the vehicle because the individuals, who were coworkers at Swampy’s, had been drinking together and Fox was concerned that she would get a “DUI.”
During an interview with Fox two days after the incident, she admitted to hitting the pedestrian. According to the arrest report, she claimed to have left the scene because she was “freaking out.”
Fox was arrested on September 25, 2025, was charged with failure to stop at a crash involving death, and was given a bond of $25,000. She bonded out the following day, September 26, 2025.
After her sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 23, Fox was taken into custody to begin serving her four-year sentence.
According to his obituary, Mobbs owned a tow truck business and was known for being a racing legend at Kanakee Speedway in Illinois, where he was a top-100 winner. According to records maintained by the speedway, Mobbs’ 14 wins at the racetrack rank him tied for 73 most. He was also a member of the racetrack’s Two Crown Club.