Ocala man dies after crashing into tree

Published: Jul. 2, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT

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OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - An 18-year-old is dead after a crash late last night in Ocala.

According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, the man from Ocala was driving a sedan fast on Southeast 95th Street when he veered off the road.

The car collided with a tree and then caught on fire.

Marion County Fire Rescue paramedics pronounced the 18-year-old dead at the scene.

Officials are not sure if he was wearing a seatbelt.

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