A late-night drive ended in tragedy Wednesday, October 28, when a 39-year-old Fort McCoy woman was killed after her SUV ran a stop sign, struck a concrete pillar and burst into flames.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 11:07 p.m. at the intersection of Southwest 110th Avenue and Southwest 95th Avenue Road in Marion County.
Troopers say the woman was traveling southbound on Southwest 110th Avenue when she failed to stop at a posted stop sign.
The SUV continued across Southwest 95th Avenue Road before slamming into a large concrete pillar. Following the impact, the vehicle became engulfed in flames.
The woman, who was the vehicle’s sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.
FHP confirmed that the driver was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Her next of kin has been notified.
The woman’s identity was not released in the initial report.
The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
