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Pedestrian killed in deadly crash near Paddock Mall in Ocala, police say

All eastbound lanes near the Paddock Mall in Ocala were closed for several hours following a deadly pedestrian crash on Thursday morning, police say.

What we know:

The Ocala Police Department says a pedestrian was hit by a car on Thursday morning near the Paddock Mall on Southwest College Road.

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All eastbound lanes near the 3100 block of Southwest College Road were closed while authorities investigated.

Officials say the pedestrian died in the crash. 

What we don't know:

Investigators have not yet shared any details on the events leading up to the crash. 

The deadly crash took place on Thursday morning near the Paddock Mall in Ocala. (Credit: Ocala Police Department)

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What's next:

The crash investigation remains active and ongoing.

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Ocala Police Department in a Facebook post on Aug. 14, 2025. 

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