MARION COUNTY, FL – A fatal collision in southwest Marion County Saturday morning is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol, reports the Ocala StarBanner.
Two vehicles were involved in the wreck that occurred shortly before 7 a.m. in the area of County Road 484 and San Pedro Boulevard in Dunnellon.
According to the FHP, a Kia Sorento was going eastbound while a Kia Forte was traveling west, and one of the drivers crossed over the double yellow line, resulting in a head-on collision.
The driver of the Forte, a woman, was pronounced dead after being taken to AdventHealth TimberRidge ER. The Sorento driver, a man, was listed in stable condition at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. It was not yet clear which driver crossed over the line.
Traffic was shut down in both directions for the initial investigation by Dunnellon police.
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