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OCALA, FL – One person was killed and three others injured in a collision at an intersection in Ocala Saturday evening, reports Ocala-News.
Police responded to the scene in the vicinity of NW 27th Avenue and NW 10th Street at about 9:45 p.m. An investigation indicated that a Hyundai Elantra and a BMW 228i were stopped at the intersection after approaching from opposite directions.
When the traffic pattern changed, both vehicles began to move forward. The driver of a northbound Honda Pilot failed to stop, entered the intersection, hit the front of the Hyundai and then struck the BMW on the driver’s side.
The driver of the BMW, a 65-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the BMW, a 55-year-old man, was hospitalized in critical condition. The driver of the Honda, a 66-year-old woman, and the driver of the Hyundai, a 20-year-old man, were also hospitalized but were not seriously injured and were released a short time later.
The Ocala Police Department is investigating the accident.
If you were hurt in a car accident in Ocala in which another driver was at fault, contact the skilled legal team at Whittel & Melton for the help you need. Our Marion County car accident lawyers will fight hard on your behalf to obtain the compensation you are owed for your accident-related expenses. Give us a call at 866-608-5529 or contact us online to set up a free consultation regarding your specific case.