Minivan driver killed in Ocala crash: police
The Brief
A driver is dead following a crash overnight in Marion County.
The crash happened shortly before 2:45 a.m. along USS 411 in Ocala.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
OCALA, Fla. - A driver is dead following a crash early Sunday morning in Marion County.
What we know
Shortly before 2:45 a.m., officers with the Ocala Police Department responded to a fatal accident on North U.S. 441 in Ocala.
According to authorities, a Mazda minivan was traveling northbound on U.S. 441 at a high rate of speed and was allegedly being driven recklessly. The vehicle left the roadway, struck a concrete culvert, went airborne, overturned, and then collided with a palm tree and a concrete wall.
Police said the driver was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
What we don't know
The identity of the driver was not immediately released. It's also unclear whether any factors such as impairment or weather contributed to the crash.
What they're saying
"Our hearts go out to the driver's family and loved ones during this difficult time," police said in a statement. "Please drive safely and stay alert."
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This story was written based on information shared by the Ocala Police Department on June 1, 2025.
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