From Staff Reports
In Summary:
A Fort McCoy woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 11:07 p.m. Oct. 28 in Marion County. FHP said her SUV traveled through a stop sign, crossed Southwest 95th Avenue Road and struck a large concrete pillar before becoming engulfed in flames. The 39-year-old driver, who was the vehicle’s only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A 39-year-old Fort McCoy woman died Wednesday night after her SUV traveled through a stop sign, struck a concrete pillar and caught fire in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 11:07 p.m. Oct. 28 at Southwest 110th Avenue and Southwest 95th Avenue Road.
Troopers said the woman was driving south on Southwest 110th Avenue when she failed to stop at the intersection. The SUV crossed Southwest 95th Avenue Road and struck a large concrete pillar before becoming engulfed in flames.
The woman, who was alone in the SUV, was pronounced dead at the scene. FHP reported that she was wearing a seat belt and that her next of kin has been notified.
The report did not identify the driver by name or explain why she failed to stop. Sgt. Weber was listed as the crash investigator, and Cpl. Hatch was listed as the homicide investigator.
Key Points:
- The crash occurred at approximately 11:07 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.
- The driver was a 39-year-old woman from Fort McCoy.
- FHP said she was traveling south on Southwest 110th Avenue and failed to stop at Southwest 95th Avenue Road.
- Her SUV crossed the intersecting road, struck a large concrete pillar, and caught fire.
- The driver was wearing a seat belt, and her next of kin has been notified.
