
FLORIDA — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car early Thursday morning near the Paddock Mall, according to the Ocala Police Department.
The crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. on State Road 200 near SW College Road. Police said the pedestrian died at the scene.
All eastbound lanes near the 3100 block of SW College Road were closed following the crash. Drivers were advised to use SW 20th Street as a detour.
The incident remains under investigation.