THE VILLAGES, FL, (May 13, 2026) — A St. Augustine man suffered critical injuries Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle near the entrance to Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages, authorities said.
According to Lady Lake police, officers responded to the area around 5:01 a.m. following reports of a pedestrian crash on U.S. Highway 27/441 near Wales Plaza.
Preliminary findings indicate that a black Hyundai Sonata traveling northbound struck a pedestrian in the roadway.
The pedestrian was identified as 36-year-old Anthony Heine of St. Augustine. Authorities said Heine sustained severe injuries in the collision and was transported to Ocala Regional Medical Center for treatment. He remained in critical condition.
The crash remains under investigation by local authorities.
