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Crystal River Man Killed in Semi-Truck Crash

38-year-old died in collision at CR-470 and SR-44 in Sumter County; Kia entered intersection into semi’s path.
WHO: A 38-year-old man from Crystal River; a 60-year-old Ocala man driving a tractor-trailer
WHAT: Two-vehicle collision involving a Kia Soul and a tractor-trailer at an intersection
WHEN: May 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
WHERE: Sumter County, at County Road 470 and State Road 44
WHY: The Kia Soul entered the intersection directly into the path of the oncoming tractor-trailer, despite a stop sign for CR-470 traffic.
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