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Police: Deadly hit and run involving e-bike in Ocala

Ocala Police

OCALA, Fla. — Ocala Police responded to a crash at the 4400 block of SW College Road after getting reports of a person hit by a vehicle.

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OPD found a 28-year-old man dead near a retention pond by the AT&T store.

The investigation suggests he was crossing the SR 200 northbound on an e-bike when a westbound vehicle struck him.

The vehicle did not remain on the scene as the driver is still on the run.

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OPD asks anyone with information to call Traffic Homicide Investigator Gallops at 352-369-7000 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Marion County by calling 352-368-STOP (7867) or **TIPS.

Tips can also be submitted online at OcalaCrimeStoppers.com.

The crash is under investigation.

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Carl-Max Millionard, WFTV.com

Carl-Max Millionard is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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