Woman struck and killed in motorized wheelchair on SW 27th Avenue

Here’s what we know:

Where was the crash? Located at Southwest 34th Street and 27th Avenue in Ocala.

Who was killed? A 69-year-old Ocala woman. Her name was not immediately released.

Who was driving the vehicle? A 45-year-old Ocala woman. Her name was not immediately released.

Which authority is investigating? Ocala Police Department.

What time did the police receive the call? 7:37 p.m. They were on site at 7:41 p.m

What happened? Police officers said the 45-year-old woman was driving in the inside lane of a GMC Envoy northbound on 27th Avenue. The 69-year-old victim was apparently in the crosswalk at the 34th Street intersection.

A witness told police the driver had a green light and the vehicle struck the woman in the wheelchair. When officers arrived, the victim was on the roadway.