OCALA, FL (352today.com) – UPDATE 4:38 p.m.: Police say a 20-year-old motorcyclist died from his injuries at HCA Ocala following a crash Friday afternoon.
“Our hearts go out to his loved ones during this very difficult time,” said OPD.
ORIGINAL: The Ocala Police Department (OPD) says an accident has all east and westbound lanes on SE 17th Street shutdown.
OPD says they are blocked from SE 11th Avenue to SE 16th Avenue.
It’s due to a motorcycle accident involving another vehicle.
Callers to our sister station 93.7 K-Country confirm traffic is a mess in the area near the duck pond.
Police are redirecting drivers around the wreck.
Avoid the area this afternoon unless you want to get tied up in the traffic jam.