Ocala teen killed, 3 critically injured in crash on Interstate 75 in Alachua County, FHP says

Crash occurred at I-75 northbound exit ramp at mm 384

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ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – A 17-year-old girl from Ocala was killed and three others were hurt Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Alachua County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at 10:48 p.m. at the I-75 northbound exit ramp at mile marker 384 (State Road 24), troopers said.

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The Ocala girl, who troopers said was driving the car, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a crash report. Her three passengers — two other Ocala girls, both 17, and a 19-year-old Ocala man — were critically injured, the report states.

Details of the circumstances that troopers believe led up to the crash were not made available at the time of this writing.

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Note: Due to the information provided, this map depicts the general area of this crash and not necessarily its exact location.


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