Jacksonville, FL (April 9, 2020) – Around 6 p.m. last evening, April 8, a motorcycle accident with injuries took place in Jacksonville.

Police confirmed that the collision took place last evening on I-95 around the area of Emerson Street and University Boulevard when a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle collided with each other.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that there were multiple injuries reported as a result of the accident. The parties were hospitalized.

All southbound lanes of the highway were closed down as a result of the accident but were reopened by police by 6:30 p.m.

The investigation into the accident continues.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Motorcycle Accidents in Florida 

Motorcyclists are harmed each year in Florida, where these accidents are more prevalent than many other states. In 2016, it was determined that approximately 10,331 motorcycle accidents occurred due to the negligence of others. These accidents impact some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads. If you have been harmed in a motorcycle accident in Florida, you have options moving forward.

Our dedicated accident attorneys at Sheftall & Associates are committed to helping you obtain compensation for many aspects. You have a right to compensation for aspects like lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. If you have been injured in an accident that is not your fault, please contact our attorneys in Florida at (904) 575-9026 for more information.

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