MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 19-year-old Ocala man driving an SUV in Marion County died early Saturday after losing control of the vehicle and crashing, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 5:09 a.m. along County Road 225A near the roadway’s intersection with U.S. 27, troopers said.
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According to an FHP crash report, the man was traveling northbound on CR 225A when he lost control of the SUV while negotiating a curve. The SUV left the roadway and rolled, the report states.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to FHP. Troopers believe he was not wearing a seat belt in the crash.
Note: This map depicts the general area of the crash and not necessarily its exact location.
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