Serious Truck Accident on State Route 200 in Ocala, FL, Reported October 29, 2026

An 18-year-old was seriously injured when a Chevrolet 3500 struck him while he was seated for a haircut in the middle of busy State Route 200 in Ocala, Florida, according to the Ocala Police Department. The incident was reported on October 29, 2026. An exact date and time for the collision were not provided.

Police said three young men, ages 20, 19 and 18, were taking part in an online challenge on the roadway. They had removed a chair from a nearby restaurant to use for the activity. One participant was cutting the seated teenager's hair while a third participant filmed.

A separate traffic accident nearby sent the Chevrolet 3500 toward the group, according to police. The two men who were not seated moved out of its path. The 18-year-old had his back to the approaching truck and was struck while still in the chair.

The teenager was hospitalized following the collision, according to police. The department did not disclose the extent of the injuries he suffered.

All three young men were later arrested in connection with the activity, according to police. Authorities said each faced charges of unlawful assembly and dangerous use of public rights-of-way under a city ordinance.

Police condemned the challenge, saying the people involved had put themselves and drivers in danger by using the roadway for the haircut. The department also said it would not tolerate stunts of this kind.

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