MARION COUNTY, FL – State troopers said a car accident in Marion County on Tuesday night left two people dead.
A report by WKMG states the crash took place near Ocklawaha, in the area of County Road 464C and SE 99th Place.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a driver crossed over a double yellow line on County Road 464C, went onto the north shoulder, then veered across both travel lanes before going onto the south shoulder and crashing into a tree.
The driver and a passenger both were killed in the wreck. The victims’ identities were not immediately released. There was no word on whether the two were wearing seat belts.
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