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OCALA, FL – Ocala police said a teenage boy died after being hit by a Marion County Public School maintenance vehicle last week.
In a Facebook post, the Ocala Police Department said the incident took place Thursday morning on SW 20th Street at about 6:50 a.m. The investigation determined that the victim, a 13-year-old boy, was riding with his mother on a motorcycle heading east.
When the woman stopped the motorcycle, the boy got off to see a friend on the sidewalk and ran across the westbound lanes of traffic. At that point he was hit by the maintenance vehicle, which was towing a trailer and a lawn mower.
The boy died of his injuries after being transported to UF Health Shands Hospital.
Police are continuing to investigate the crash, which shut down the westbound lane on SW 20th Street.
If a driver hits you while you are walking, call our experienced Marion County Pedestrian Injury Attorneys at Whittel & Melton for the help you need. We have years of experience handling pedestrian accident cases throughout the state of Florida, and we know how to negotiate with the insurance companies to get you top dollar for your injuries. Contact us today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.