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Miami man killed in wrong-way crash on U.S. 27 in Marion County, troopers say

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Published  June 4, 2025 10:08am EDT
Marion County
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • A Miami man was killed in a wrong-way crash on U.S. 27 in Marion County.
    • The driver of the SUV he hit was seriously injured and taken to a hospital.
    • FHP continues to investigate the cause of the early morning collision.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man has died following a wrong-way crash in Marion County early Wednesday.

What we know:

A 27-year-old man from Miami was killed in a head-on collision after driving the wrong way along U.S. Highway 27 early Wednesday morning. 

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 12:15 a.m. near NW 95th Avenue Road in Marion County. The man was traveling east in the westbound lanes when his vehicle struck an SUV driven by a 69-year-old man from Perry, Florida. The Miami man died at the scene, and the other driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the identity of either driver. It also remains unclear why the man was traveling the wrong way. There is no immediate information on whether impairment, distraction, or other factors played a role.

What they're saying:

Florida Highway Patrol said troopers are still working to determine the cause of the wrong-way crash.

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol on June 4, 2025. 

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