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Thursday, May 16, 2024

FHP investigating head-on collision on Micro Racetrack Road

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle head-on collision which occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday on Micro Racetrack Road.

Kart-Aide and Kling Towing personnel happened on the scene ahead of emergency responders. They were directing traffic on the busy thoroughfare to keep things moving.

A Signature Coach shuttle sustained front-end damage in the accident on Micro Racetrack Road.
A Signature Coach shuttle sustained front-end damage in the accident on Micro Racetrack Road.

A shuttle from Signature Coach apparently collided with an SUV with both vehicles sustaining heavy front-end damage.

Both male drivers and a female passenger in the SUV  initially appeared to have escaped serious injury.

Lake EMS and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene.

Once-sleepy Micro Racetrack Road has seen heavier and heavier traffic volumes over recent years thanks to the continued growth of The Villages.

Tim Kling directs traffic at the scene of the accident on Micro Racetrack Road
Tim Kling directs traffic at the scene of the accident on Micro Racetrack Road

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