TRAFFIC ALERT: Ocala police respond to pedestrian crash on Silver Springs Boulevard

A vehicle struck a pedestrian on West Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala, causing eastbound lanes to shut down, police said. The crash happened near SW 3rd Avenue on Monday morning, causing all eastbound lanes between North Pine Avenue and SW 2nd Avenue to be closed.Police are asking drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. No additional details about the pedestrian’s condition or what led up to the crash have been released at this time.This is a developing story. Check back for updates. There is a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on W Silver Springs Blvd near SW 3rd Ave. All eastbound lanes from N Pine Ave. to SW 2nd Ave. are temporarily closed for investigation. Please use alternate routes. https://t.co/5qLa2tPDuW Ocala Police (@ocalapd) October 12, 2026