Jacksonville, FL (May 8, 2020) – Police confirmed that one person was killed and another was hospitalized following a fatal truck crash from the I-10 ramp onto I-295.

Jacksonville Police confirmed that a semi-truck and one other vehicle collided with one another, causing the semi to flip over. There were severe damages to the vehicles involved.

Firefighters said that the truck spilled out fuel after it flipped over. One person was killed and another was taken to the hospital with alleged serious injuries.

No further details have been confirmed but the investigation is ongoing.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Truck Accidents in Florida 

In just one recent year’s time, over 3,000 accidents led to fatalities, some of which involved large trucks. The aftermath of a fatal collision can be devastating for family members, leaving them with few options. It is important that family members speak with a Florida wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after an accident.

At Sheftall & Associates, our truck accident attorneys have assisted numerous victims who have lost a loved one due to a serious collision. We work diligently to ensure that victims are fully and fairly compensated for aspects like lost wages, pain and suffering, funeral costs, and more. Please contact an accident attorney in Florida to find out what options are available for you at (904) 575-9026.

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