Woman killed after Marion County crash between speeding vehicles: FHP

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  • A 77-year-old woman was transported to an area hospital where she later died, according to troopers.
  • Charges are pending against a 28-year-old man following the crash.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. A 77-year-old woman is dead after a vehicle she was traveling in collided with another vehicle that was driving at high speeds in Marion County on Saturday, according to troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol.

Officials said the crash happened around 12 p.m. in the area of SW 49th Avenue Road and SW 82nd Place Road.

Early investigation revealed a 28-year-old man and a man in another vehicle were traveling at high speeds in the area of SW 49th Ave Rd when an SUV that the 77-year-old woman was a passenger in entered the roadway and collided with the vehicle driven by the 28-year-old, according to troopers.

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