Jacksonville, FL (April 27, 2020) – Around 2 a.m. this morning, authorities responded to the scene of a fatal crash that took place in the southbound lanes of I-95.

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the crash around the area of Pecan Park Road when a 2012 Toyota was traveling north when it collided head-on with a Freightliner Cascadia.

The driver of the Toyota died at the scene of the accident but the 38-year-old driver of the Cascadia was not harmed.

The roadway was closed down for approximately six hours in the area before the roadway was reopened.

No further details have been released but the investigation continues.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Accidents in Florida 

Fatal collisions occur in Florida every year for a variety of reasons. In just one recent year’s time, over 3,000 people were killed in these horrific collisions, with many more being hospitalized with serious injuries. Family members are left to pick up the pieces after they have lost somebody close to them. It is imperative that family members seek the help of a wrongful death attorney to get started on their Florida personal injury claim.

Our attorneys at Sheftall & Associates are committed to helping loved ones get the best results after they have suffered traumatic results due to an accident. We will help you gain compensation for aspects like medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. If you have lost somebody close to you and wonder where to turn, please contact our law firm at (904) 575-9026 for the help you deserve in your time of need.

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