Deadly crash prompts traffic detour in Ocala

Ocala police reported the crash overnight along South Pine Avenue

OCALA, Fla. — Officers are investigating a deadly traffic crash in Ocala.

9 a.m. update:

The Ocala Police Department reports the road is now open.

Original story:

Around 4 a.m., the Ocala Police Department reported the crash along South Pine Avenue near SW 10th Street.

OPD said the collision involved two vehicles.

Investigators said one person was rushed to a hospital but did not survive.

Police are rerouting traffic and asking area motorists to drive with caution as they investigate the crash.

The detour involves the northbound lane of S. Pine Avenue from SW 17th Street to SW 10th Street.

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