Update – Ocala Police says around 1:37 a.m., an Audi car was traveling westbound on SW SR 200 attempting to turn left to travel eastbound on SW 17th Street on an unprotected green light. A Harley Davison Sportster was going eastbound in the inside lane of SW SR 200 and entered the intersection of SW 17th Street on a solid green light.
The Audi turned into the path of travel of the motorcycle. The front of the Harley struck the front right corner of the Audi. Speed does not appear to be a factor, according to OPD. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Audi driver was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. OPD says the driver of the Audi had no indicators of impairment.
Original – One person is dead following a traffic collision in Ocala, Florida. The Ocala Police Department is investigating the deadly collision. On Sunday morning, OPD reported on social media that it was investigating a traffic crash involving two vehicles.
The crash has claimed the life of one individual. OPD says the collision occurred at the intersection of Southwest College Road and Southwest 17th Street. OPD expects the intersection to be closed for multiple hours.
Please use a different route until the matter can be resolved. No other details are available at this time.
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