Single-vehicle crash in rural NE Marion County claims life of Salt Springs man, 65
SILVER SPRINGS — A single-vehicle crash along a two-lane, rural Marion County roadway claimed the life of the driver Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers on scene said a Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup truck was southbound on County Road 314 when it veered left.
The truck crossed the northbound lane and went to the east grassy shoulder. The front of the vehicle then slammed into a tree.
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Troopers said the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the location, which is the 13200 block of Northeast CR 314.
Marion County Fire Rescue spokesman James Lucas said his agency received the call at 8:52 a.m. and arrived at 9:02 a.m. The man was pronounced deceased at 9:04 a.m.
Authorities said the victim is a 65-year-old man from Salt Springs. The patrol no longer provides names in its news releases.
Officials said it doesn't appear that speed was a factor. The speed limit on the roadway is 55 mph.
The man's death was the second incident investigated by the FHP this week.
On Tuesday, an 80-year-old motorcycle rider died when he was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Anthony.
Friends of the victim, who were riding with the man at the time of the crash, identified the deceased as Joseph Mitchell from Ocala. The friends said Mitchell was a member of the Blue Knights Ocala Chapter Florida 3, a motorcycle club.
Contact Austin L. Miller at 867-4118, austin.miller@starbanner.com or @almillerosb.
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