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A man and woman from Rockledge, Fla. were killed today in a crash at SW 34th St. and 20th Ave.
While making a U-turn to head south on SW 34th in her blue Honda, Carol Ohern, 75, and her passenger, Eugene Ohern, 73, were struck by a black Hyundai driving by Gabrelle A. Gibson, 25, of Gainesville, at 9:52 a.m., according to Gainesville Police. The impact forced both vehicles onto the southwest corner of the intersection.
Fatal two car accident leaves two dead, one injured on corner of 34th St and 20th Ave. Expect road closure up to 3 hours @WUFTNews pic.twitter.com/gNuexhFug7
— Taylor Hagan (@Taylor_Hagan1) December 12, 2016
City of Gainesville Fire and Rescue have arrived on scene @WUFTNews pic.twitter.com/zxoslvwUi0
— Taylor Hagan (@Taylor_Hagan1) December 12, 2016
AVOID SW 34th street. Blocked at 20th Ave due to serious crash. Delays expected for 2+ hours. pic.twitter.com/h8blTsQ8VJ
— gainesvillepd (@GainesvillePD) December 12, 2016
SW 34th Street has reopened. Unfortunately, 2 people died in this crash. Not students. IDs will be released after family notified.
— gainesvillepd (@GainesvillePD) December 12, 2016
The Ohern’s were both pronounced dead at the scene. Gibson was taken to UF Health Shands with non-life threatening injuries.
A traffic homicide investigation is underway.
