Tampa man, 64, killed after crashing into cable box in Marion County, FHP says
OCALA, Fla. —
A 64-year-old Tampa man was killed in a crash Sunday night in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers say the crash happened around 11 p.m. on October 4 in the 5600 block of NW 100th Street near Ocala.
According to FHP, the man was driving a pickup truck eastbound on NW 100th Street when he ran off the road and onto the grass.
Investigators say the truck then crashed into a cable box and utility pole, causing the pickup to overturn.
FHP said the driver was ejected from the pickup during the crash, and reports say he was not wearing a seatbelt.
The driver died from his injuries.
The crash is under investigation.