FHP is investigating pedestrian death

[Photo courtesy Florida Highway Patrol]

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a 49-year-old Ocala woman who was struck while walking on County Road 464 (Maricamp Road) in east Marion County early Friday, May 31.

According to an FHP press release, the incident occurred around 5:41 a.m. on CR 464 just west of Spring Lake Road when a van traveling east “collided with a pedestrian within the roadway.”

The van was driven by a 35-year-old Ocala man, who was wearing a seat belt, according to the press release.

The victim, who was not named by FHP officials, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Marion County Fire Rescue personnel.