The Brief
- A child has died and other individuals are in critical condition after the crash in the area of US 27 and CR 316, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
- The crash remains under investigation.
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A child has died following an early morning crash in Marion County that involved a motorhome, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened around 5:45 a.m. in the area of US 27 and CR 316. Officials said an SUV collided with a motorhome, causing the motorhome to overturn.
The motorhome, whose occupants were from Ohio, had a total of 15 people inside the vehicle, according to troopers. A 5-year-old was pronounced dead on scene, according to a release. Twelve others were transported to an area hospital in critical condition. It is unclear at this time if the other occupants are children.…