OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Police Department (OPD) has identified 28-year-old Mariano Raymundo of Ocala as the victim in this morning’s fatal hit-and-run.  They say that he had just left Las Margaritas Restaurant & Gallery when he was hit by an unknown vehicle.
Updated, 11.20.24 at 12:08 p.m.: Early this morning, the Ocala Police Department (OPD) responded to an incident in the 4400 block of SW College Rd. after receiving a report of a person found deceased near a retention pond by the AT&T store.

Officers identified the victim as a 28-year-old man, who investigators believe was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing SR 200 northbound on an e-bike. The westbound vehicle fled the scene, and the exact time of the crash remains undetermined.

Police Appeal for Community Assistance

OPD is asking for the community’s help in solving this hit-and-run. If you witnessed the incident or have any information, please come forward.

How to Provide Tips
  • Contact Traffic Homicide Investigator Gallops at 352-369-7000.
  • Submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Marion County:
    • Call 352-368-STOP (7867)
    • Submit tips online at OcalaCrimeStoppers.com

“Our hearts go out to the victim’s loved ones as they cope with this devastating loss,” the department stated in their appeal.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and are urging anyone with relevant details to assist.

Original story, 11.20.24 at 9:03 a.m.: The Ocala Police Department (OPD) is investigating a crime scene in the 4400 block of SW College Road near the AT&T store. The incident is causing significant delays in the westbound lanes.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notice. OPD has not yet provided additional details about the investigation.

Courtesy: Ocala Police Department