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Jacksonville, FL (December 29, 2019) – Yesterday afternoon, December 28, police responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Blanding Boulevard that led to injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol determined that a Chevrolet Silverado was being driven by a 19-year-old man traveling south on Blanding when he suddenly crossed the double yellow line. This caused him to collide head-on with an Acura.
The Silverado allegedly rolled over, which caused the driver to be ejected. The 69-year-old driver of the Acura was trapped in her vehicle and had to be extricated by fire crews.
Police confirmed that the driver of the Silverado sustained serious injuries and his 20-year-old male passenger obtained minor injuries.
The driver of the Acura and her 49-year-old female passenger both sustained serious injuries.
Charges are pending and FHP continues to investigate at this time.
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, it is reported that over 1,026 car accidents occur in Florida, some of which lead to injuries in the victims involved. These accidents tend to happen due to many aspects like drunk driving, distractions, speeding, and more. Many victims might feel distressed and overwhelmed by the aftermath of a car accident that was not their fault. Because we understand that the consequences of a car accident can impact you in many ways, it is important that you speak with a Florida car accident attorney in your time of need.
At Sheftall & Associates, our accident attorneys have helped many victims obtain reimbursement for aspects like lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. We understand that you have suffered a wide array of losses and are dedicated to assisting you at this time. We will assist you every step of the way. Please contact our law firm in Florida at 904-647-2296 for more information on your rights at this time.
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.
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Jacksonville, FL (December 29, 2019) – Yesterday afternoon, December 28, police responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Blanding Boulevard that led to injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol determined that a Chevrolet Silverado was being driven by a 19-year-old man traveling south on Blanding when he suddenly crossed the double yellow line. This caused him to collide head-on with an Acura. The Silverado allegedly rolled over, which caused the driver to be ejected. The 69-year-old driver of the Acura was [...]
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Orange Park, FL (December 29, 2019) – Around 5 p.m. this evening, December 29, police responded to the scene of a car crash with injuries at an Orange Park intersection. The accident, according to police, took place at the intersection of Bolton Road and Blanding Boulevard. The left lane of traffic was blocked at the intersection. Police did not confirm the circumstances that led to the accident but it involved multiple vehicles. Paramedics assisted those with injuries, but the extent of their [...]
Jacksonville, FL (December 29, 2019) – Around 11:44 p.m. last night, December 28, police responded to the scene of a car crash with injuries in Jacksonville. The accident, according to Jacksonville Police, took place in the southbound lanes of I-95 around the area of the Martin Highway. Police urged others in the area to seek alternate routes in the area until they were able to clear the scene. Paramedics assisted multiple parties with their injuries. The extent of these injuries is not known. The [...]
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Yulee, FL (December 28, 2019) – Around noon today, police and other emergency responders were called to the scene of a car accident on FL-200 in Yulee. The accident, according to police, took place in the southbound lanes of the highway. Paramedics and other responders were present at the scene assisting victims with their injuries. The road was blocked for a short period of time as first responders assisted at the scene of the accident. No other information has been released but the [...]
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