OCALA, FL (352today.com) – An incident on March 1 claimed the life of a female pedestrian in Ocala. Around 9:15 p.m., Ocala Police Department (OPD) says that officers responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash in the 4500 block of NW Blitchton Rd.
According to OPD Traffic Homicide Investigator Gallops, a 2011 Mazda was traveling east in the inside lane of NW Blitchton Rd. when it struck the pedestrian, who was crossing the road in a wheelchair. Emergency responders transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
OPD expresses that, “Our hearts go out to the victim’s loved ones during this difficult time.”
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The driver of the Mazda remained at the scene and is cooperating, according to authorities.
The crash remains under investigation. Authorities have not released additional details at this time.