Sunbather struck by vehicle in Ormond Beach

The incident took place near the Cardinal Drive beach ramp.


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  • | 9:00 a.m. April 8, 2025
File photo by Jarleene Almenas
File photo by Jarleene Almenas
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A 33-year-old Ocala man was injured on the beach after a vehicle ran over him on Saturday, near the Cardinal Drive beach ramp in Ormond Beach.

The Volusia Sheriff's Office reported that the man was sunbathing around 10:43 a.m. when a 61-year-old Ormond Beach woman driving a Jeep hit him as she attempted to back into a parking spot, traveling outside the travel lanes. 

The man suffered injuries to his thigh and arm. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.

The driver was cited with careless driving. 

VSO reports the investigation is ongoing.

 

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