Marion County, FL (September 23, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one fatality and leaving another person in critical condition. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash took place around 12:40 p.m. on September 21, along County Road 484 at the intersection of Southwest 110th Avenue.
According to the release from troopers, a sedan was traveling east on County Road 484 when it attempted to make a left turn onto Southwest 110th Avenue. Unfortunately, the sedan entered the direct path of an oncoming SUV. The collision resulted in the front of the sedan crashing into the left side of the SUV, causing the SUV to overturn on the side of the road.
The passenger of the SUV, a 69-year-old woman from Dunnellon, was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV, a 74-year-old man also from Dunnellon, was subsequently transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Fortunately, neither the driver nor the passenger in the sedan sustained any injuries, as reported by investigators.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this devastating accident.
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