Woman killed, man injured after motorcycle crash with pickup truck in Ocala, police say

A woman was killed and a man was injured after a motorcycle crash involving a pickup truck in Ocala on Tuesday evening, causing several road closures in the area, according to police. 

Ocala Police said the incident happened at the intersection of NW 10th Street and North Pine Avenue around 6:45 p.m. 

At the time, both motorcycle passengers were transported to a local hospital with "serious injuries," police said. The woman died from her injuries, police said in an update. 

"Our hearts go out to their loved ones during this difficult time," police said. 

The following roads were closed as a result of the crash:

  • All northbound and southbound lanes on Pine Avenue from NW 20th Avenue to NW 8th Street
  • All eastbound and westbound lanes on NW 10th Street from North Magnolia and NW 6th Avenue

"Please avoid the area and find an alternate route in your travels," police said. 

This is a developing story. 

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