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Teen Seriously Injured While Filming TikTok Haircut Video on Ocala Median
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Incident Overview
Around 8 p.m. on a Sunday, an 18-year-old male was struck by a vehicle while standing in the median of Southwest College Road (State Road 200) in Ocana, Florida. The teen and two other youths had set up a chair taken from a nearby Raising Cane’s restaurant to record a haircut-for-TikTok video. A westbound Chevrolet Silverado collided with a Lexus SUV that was turning left onto College Road from Ocala West Plaza; the impact propelled the Silverado into the median, where it hit the teen. Police transported the victim to a local hospital in serious condition. No other persons were injured.
Police Investigation and Official Response
Ocala police confirmed that neither driver showed signs of impairment. Investigators are reviewing video footage to determine whether a red-light violation contributed to the crash and have asked any witnesses to come forward. The department emphasized that filming on a public median is not illegal, so the teens face no criminal charges.
Social Media Trend Raises Safety Concerns
The incident has intensified local debate over risky roadside stunts popular on platforms such as TikTok.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I pray for the kid who got hit and his family,” — Yaj Lerom, witness
- “I got goosebumps and I got them again. I get it every time I talk about it because it’s, being a content creator, I don’t want to sound hypocritical because I’m in some crazy places, but I’m not putting myself out there,” — Yaj Lerom, witness
What’s Next
Police continue to collect video evidence and are seeking additional eyewitness accounts. The department will release further updates as the investigation progresses.