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OCALA, FL – Two people were injured in a crash involving a fleeing motorcyclist in Ocala last week, police said.
In a Facebook post, the Ocala Police Department said one of its detectives initiated a traffic stop on a motorcycle rider near a convenience store on N Pine Avenue on June 11 at about 11:15 p.m.
The motorcyclist failed to comply with the stop and fled, then went through a red light at the intersection of N Pine Avenue and NW 10th Street. The motorcycle collided with a Marion County government pickup truck going south.
The driver of the motorcycle and a female passenger were transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. The pickup truck driver was not injured.
Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
At the law firm of Whittel & Melton, our dedicated legal team is here to help if you have been the victim of an accident involving a motorcycle. Contact our knowledgeable Ocala Motorcycle Accident Attorneys to find out how we can help you recover the money you deserve. We can be reached online or by phone at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free consultation.