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Jacksonville, FL (January 3, 2020) – Various departments responded to the scene of a car crash that took place at 12400 Old St. Augustine Road in Jacksonville.
According to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, the accident took place yesterday afternoon, January 2, and led to serious injuries.
It is believed that multiple vehicles collided but police did not comment on the exact circumstances leading up to the crash.
Police urged drivers to avoid the area while they cleared the scene. No further details have been released but the investigation is currently ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Florida
In just one day’s time, over 650 car accidents occur in Florida due to the recklessness of others. Many of these accidents occur due to reasons like distracted driving, drunk driving, fatigue, speeding, and more. Being involved in an accident can be a difficult and challenging time but one that you may be able to recover from. Having a skilled car accident attorney in Florida on your side can be extremely beneficial to you.
Our attorneys at Sheftall & Associates understand that the aftermath of a car accident can be incredibly overwhelming on emotional, physical, and financial levels. When you have an advocate on your side who is knowledgeable in the many Florida laws, you will find that it is easier to compensate for many aspects. Please contact our law firm at 904-647-2296 for more information.
Note: As a result of the secondary sources that were used to complete this post, the information included within has not been independently verified by our own staff and may include misinformation. If you read something that, to your knowledge, is incorrect, please contact us as soon as possible and we will correct the inaccuracy.
Disclaimer: As members of the local Jacksonville and broader Florida community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. You should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.
Jacksonville, FL (January 3, 2020) – Various departments responded to the scene of a car crash that took place at 12400 Old St. Augustine Road in Jacksonville. According to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, the accident took place yesterday afternoon, January 2, and led to serious injuries. It is believed that multiple vehicles collided but police did not comment on the exact circumstances leading up to the crash. Police urged drivers to avoid the area while they cleared the scene. No further [...]
Orange Park, FL (January 3, 2020) – Around 2 p.m. this afternoon, police responded to the scene of a serious car accident with injuries on Blanding Boulevard. The accident took place at 12 Blanding Boulevard in the area of Wells Road in Orange Park. All lanes of traffic were closed down for a short period of time but then reopened after police cleared the scene. Police did not comment on the exact circumstances of the collision but it is believed that two [...]
Drowsy driving is one of the biggest issues on United States roads, especially because it can lead to catastrophic and even fatal outcomes. When a driver has not slept enough due to work or other reasons, they are more likely to be involved in one of these serious collisions. These accidents can also happen due to reasons like sleeping disorders, medications, alcohol use, and more. Many individuals do not understand the huge impact that drowsy driving can have on a person. This [...]
Jacksonville, FL (January 3, 2020) – This afternoon, one person died in a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on US-1 in Jacksonville when a vehicle overturned. Police did not comment on the exact circumstances of the collision but said that an SUV overturned on the roadway, causing a victim to be thrown from the vehicle. The person was allegedly struck by a passing vehicle. The victim was lying in the middle of the southbound lanes when they were struck. Police claim that [...]
Jacksonville, FL (January 2, 2019) – On Tuesday night, a driver crashed into a family’s SUV, which caused a rollover crash on Hartsfield Road in Jacksonville. Police confirmed that a Nissan Maxima struck them and then fled the scene. Their vehicle rolled over on the side of the road. A man was driving at the time and had his family with him. They all had scratches and bruises but are expected to be okay. All of the victims are expected to be okay. [...]
Jacksonville, FL (January 2, 2020) – On New Year’s Day, one person was killed in a fatal wrong-way crash on the Arlington Expressway in Jacksonville. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the accident where they found that 27-year-old Zarell Crittenden was driving eastbound on the highway when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle driving in the wrong direction. At the time, Crittenden was allegedly leaving from a Bible study. The wrong-way driver was identified as 28-year-old Asea Hollingshed, [...]
Jacksonville, FL (January 2, 2020) – Around 10:30 a.m. this morning, a multi-vehicle hit-and-run crash with injuries took place on I-295 in Jacksonville. Police responded to the southbound lanes of the highway where they discovered that a hit-and-run driver struck one or more vehicles and then fled the scene. All lanes of traffic were blocked in the area near Baymeadows Road for a short period of time until police cleared the scene. Paramedics were present and assisted one or more victims with their [...]
After an accident, you might be overwhelmed about the number of things that you must remember to do to obtain evidence. Of course, one of the most important things that you will do is assess the scene and check on the conditions of those involved. Many people think that they can snap a few photographs and call it a day, but there are some specifics that you should always remember as you take photos of the accident scene. Because car [...]
Jacksonville, FL (January 2, 2019) – Around 6:46 a.m. this morning, a serious car accident with injuries took place on Baymeadows Way in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue and various other responders assisted at the scene of the accident. They found that multiple vehicles collided on Baymeadows around the area of Philips Highway. All southbound lanes were blocked after the accident. One person was trapped in their vehicle and had to be extricated by fire crews. That person was hospitalized with serious [...]
Jacksonville, FL (January 1, 2019) – A motor vehicle accident on SR-13 claimed one man’s life on Thursday. On December 26, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a major motor vehicle accident on SR-13 just south of Roberts Road. Reports from authorities indicate that 24-year-old John Fitzgerald Johnson was traveling south along SR-13 when his motorcycle collided with a truck. Johnson sustained fatal injuries in the collision. Sadly, he was declared deceased at the scene. At this time, the incident remains [...]
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