Jacksonville, FL – Fatal Accident on 8th St Near I-95
Jacksonville, FL (April 8, 2020) – Around 7 p.m. on the evening of April 6, police were called to the scene of a fatal accident near a highway in Jacksonville.
Police and other emergency responders were called to the scene of the accident, which took place on 8th Street near the area of I-95 at the exit ramp. It is believed that at least two vehicles collided with each other.
One patient was taken to the hospital with serious injuries while one other person was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
There were extensive delays in the area for a period of time.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Accidents in Florida
Car accidents take the lives of victims every year in Florida. In just one recent year, it was determined that approximately 3,000 car accidents led to fatalities and many more sent victims to area hospitals. Fatal accidents occur due to many reasons. Family members are sometimes left to grieve on their own after an accident that was not their loved one’s fault. You have many rights in the midst of your wrongful death claim.
Our attorneys at Sheftall & Associates have diligently assisted those in need after they have lost somebody close to them in a serious accident. We are dedicated to helping you achieve compensation to cover aspects like lost wages, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more in your time of need. Please contact our law firm in Florida at (904) 575-9026 for more information.
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