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OCALA, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol and Ocala police were called to a fatal pedestrian collision on Interstate 75 Saturday night, the Ocala StarBanner reports.
The incident occurred on northbound I-75 at mile marker 355 near U.S. 27. The FHP’s investigation determined that the driver of a Nissan Sentra was parked on the shoulder of the interstate sometime before 9:30 p.m., got out of the car and walked into traffic.
The driver of a semitractor-trailer swerved to avoid the man, then got out to check on him. The pedestrian said he was OK, but returned to darting in and out of traffic on I-75. The man was eventually struck by a Toyota Corolla whose driver was unable to avoid him.
The pedestrian, a 44-year-old man from Brooker, Florida, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Toyota was driven by a 17-year-old, with 50-year-old and 14-year-old passengers. The occupants, from Ellenton, were headed to Gainesville at the time of the crash.
If you or someone you care for has been harmed in a pedestrian accident in Marion County, then you want to examine your legal options right away. Call our experienced Marion County Pedestrian Injury Attorneys at Whittel & Melton for the help you need. We will begin investigating the cause of your accident promptly and work aggressively towards getting you the full and fair financial compensation you deserve. Contact us today at 866-608-5529 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.