Multiple Crashes Reported in Duval and St. Johns Counties
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Drivers in Duval and St. Johns counties are facing significant disruptions due to multiple crashes early Sunday morning, including two fatal incidents, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
First Fatal Crash
- Time: Approximately 1:27 a.m.
- Location: I-295 northbound near San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin.
- A 34-year-old woman from St. Augustine was driving the wrong way in the northbound lanes when her vehicle sideswiped another car and collided head-on with an SUV.
- Casualties:
- The 34-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The 23-year-old driver of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries.
- The 35-year-old driver of the SUV suffered life-threatening injuries.
- Seat Belts: All three drivers were wearing seat belts.
- The northbound lanes have since reopened.
Second Fatal Crash
- Time: Around 5:13 a.m.
- Location: I-295 southbound, south of Wilson Boulevard in Jacksonville.
- A 29-year-old Jacksonville man, driving southbound in an SUV, attempted to avoid a disabled vehicle and swerved left, crashing into the rear of a stationary tractor-trailer.
- Casualties:
- The SUV driver was pronounced dead at the scene and was not wearing a seatbelt.
- The 36-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer was unharmed.
Third Crash with Injuries
- Time: About 5:20 a.m.
- Location: I-95 southbound at International Golf Parkway in St. Johns County.
- FHP reports this incident as one resulting in injuries, with two right lanes blocked.
- Drivers are advised to expect delays and exercise caution in the affected areas.
FHP continues to investigate all incidents and has not released further details about the individuals involved.
This is a developing story.
