Updating Breaking News: Ocala man hit and killed by vehicle in Marion County

In Summary:

A sedan struck and killed a 78-year-old Ocala pedestrian at approximately 9:20 pm on October 30 on northbound U.S. 441 near Southeast 11th Avenue. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was walking within the right side of the northbound travel lane when he was struck. The driver, a 53-year-old Ocala man, was uninjured.

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A 78-year-old Ocala man was killed after being struck by a sedan on U.S. 441 in Marion County on Oct. 30, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 9:20 p.m. near Southeast 11th Avenue.

The sedan, driven by a 53-year-old Ocala man, was traveling north in the right lane. Troopers said the pedestrian was walking within the right side of the northbound lane when the car struck him.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. FHP said the driver was uninjured.

Troopers temporarily closed the northbound lanes of U.S. 441 while investigating. At the time of the report, FHP was still attempting to locate the pedestrian’s next of kin.

Key Points:

• The crash occurred at approximately 9:20 pm on October 30 in Marion County.
• A northbound sedan struck the pedestrian on U.S. 441 near Southeast 11th Avenue.
• FHP said the pedestrian was walking within the right side of the northbound lane.
• The 78-year-old Ocala man was pronounced dead at the scene; the driver was uninjured.
• Authorities temporarily closed the northbound lanes for the investigation.