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Man arrested for DUI manslaughter in fatal Ocala traffic accident
By Marcus Chen
Ocala man dies after being struck by sedan on US-441
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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A 78-year-old Ocala man died Friday night after a sedan struck him on northbound US-441 near SE 11th Avenue in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The crash happened at approximately 9:20 p.m. Troopers said the sedan was traveling north in the right lane when it struck the man, who was walking within the right side of that lane.The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Channel 9 will continue its efforts to identify the victim as further details become available.The driver, a 53-year-old Ocala man, was not injured. Northbound lanes of US-441 were temporarily closed while investigators examined the scene.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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