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Drivers urged to be cautious due to active 800-acre forest fire in the area of SR-19 in Putnam County
Read full article: Drivers urged to be cautious due to active 800-acre forest fire in the area of SR-19 in Putnam CountyThe Florida Highway Patrol urged drivers on Thursday to use caution when traveling in the area of State Road 19 in Putnam County as crews battle an 800-acre forest fire.
Motorcycle crash in Bradford County leaves biker critically hurt, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcycle crash in Bradford County leaves biker critically hurt, FHP saysA 28-year-old motorcyclist from Keystone Heights was taken to the hospital with critical injuries after a pickup truck hit them in Bradford County Thursday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Bicyclist seriously injured in Nassau County after pickup truck strikes them while crossing the street: FHP
Read full article: Bicyclist seriously injured in Nassau County after pickup truck strikes them while crossing the street: FHPA bicyclist from Fernandina Beach, 70, is in the hospital with serious injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street in Nassau County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Palatka man, 39, killed after being ejected from SUV in Putnam County: FHP
Read full article: Palatka man, 39, killed after being ejected from SUV in Putnam County: FHPThe Florida Highway Patrol said a 39-year-old man from Palatka died on Tuesday after he was ejected from his SUV while driving in Putnam County.
Jacksonville family asks for community’s help after ‘unimaginable loss’ of mother of 7 killed in crash
Read full article: Jacksonville family asks for community’s help after ‘unimaginable loss’ of mother of 7 killed in crashA 29-year-old Jacksonville woman remembered as a “light to everyone she knew” was identified as the victim in a Sunday morning crash, according to a GoFundMe.
29-year-old female passenger dies, 1-year-old passenger hurt after truck hits road barrier
Read full article: 29-year-old female passenger dies, 1-year-old passenger hurt after truck hits road barrierA 29-year-old woman died Sunday morning after a truck she was traveling in slammed into a crash barrier near Riverside Avenue and the Acosta Expressway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gainesville man dies after crashing into a tree in Putnam County: FHP
Read full article: Gainesville man dies after crashing into a tree in Putnam County: FHPA 24-year-old Gainesville man was killed early Saturday morning when his vehicle veered off the road and struck a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
37-year-old motorcyclist dies from injuries after car crash in Clay County: FHP
Read full article: 37-year-old motorcyclist dies from injuries after car crash in Clay County: FHPA 37-year-old man was killed Saturday night on State Road 21 Blanding Boulevard north of Ridgewood Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jacksonville man, 19, killed in Clay County was hit by truck while completing construction work, family says
Read full article: Jacksonville man, 19, killed in Clay County was hit by truck while completing construction work, family saysThe family of a 19-year-old Jacksonville man who was killed after being hit by a pickup truck in Clay County has identified him, saying he was completing work for his job when the fatal incident occurred.
19-year-old Jacksonville man struck, killed while walking on Clay County highway
Read full article: 19-year-old Jacksonville man struck, killed while walking on Clay County highwayA 19-year-old Jacksonville man was struck and killed Wednesday morning while walking in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
SUV crashes into tree, vehicle becomes engulfed in flames with driver trapped inside in Bradford County
Read full article: SUV crashes into tree, vehicle becomes engulfed in flames with driver trapped inside in Bradford CountyThe Florida Highway Patrol said a man is dead after an SUV crashed into a tree off a Bradford County Roadway and became engulfed in flames with him trapped inside on Tuesday morning.
Traffic signal planned for St. Johns County intersection that residents call ‘dangerous’
Read full article: Traffic signal planned for St. Johns County intersection that residents call ‘dangerous’A tragic crash at the intersection of U.S. 1 North and Pine Island Road has sparked community calls for improved safety measures.
23-year-old Jacksonville man dies after crashing into tree near Southside Boulevard, FHP says
Read full article: 23-year-old Jacksonville man dies after crashing into tree near Southside Boulevard, FHP saysA 23-year-old Jacksonville man died Sunday morning after crashing into a tree near Southside Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deadly crash at U.S. 1 north and Pine Island Road: FHP
Read full article: Deadly crash at U.S. 1 north and Pine Island Road: FHPA person who had to be removed after being trapped in a car during a crash Wednesday morning in St. Johns County died at the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Bicyclist killed, another in critical condition after car hits them in Columbia County
Read full article: Bicyclist killed, another in critical condition after car hits them in Columbia CountyThe Florida Highway Patrol said a bicyclist was killed and another was injured after a car hit them in Columbia County on Tuesday afternoon.
1 killed in crash at intersection of US 1, Ray Road in St. Johns County: FHP
Read full article: 1 killed in crash at intersection of US 1, Ray Road in St. Johns County: FHPA 71-year-old man died Sunday night in a crash at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Ray Road in St. Johns County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
15-year-old girl hit by car, critically injured while crossing Eagle Harbor Parkway: FHP
Read full article: 15-year-old girl hit by car, critically injured while crossing Eagle Harbor Parkway: FHPTroopers said a teen was in the marked pedestrian crossing, headed north across the intersection, when a vehicle headed west on Eagle Harbor Parkway rounded the curve and hit her.
Motorcyclist killed in crash at Mayport Road intersection in Atlantic Beach: FHP
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash at Mayport Road intersection in Atlantic Beach: FHPA 32-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday night after a crash at the intersection of Mayport and Levy roads in Atlantic Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman seriously hurt, man in critical condition after head-on crash on US-1 in Nassau County
Read full article: Woman seriously hurt, man in critical condition after head-on crash on US-1 in Nassau CountyTwo drivers were transported to a hospital Monday night after being involved in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 1 in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Retail theft suspects arrested at Orange Park Mall found with $16K worth of stolen sunglasses
Read full article: Retail theft suspects arrested at Orange Park Mall found with $16K worth of stolen sunglassesTwo men were arrested at Orange Park Mall for a series of robberies across Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Woman dies in head-on crash after car tries to pass in no-passing zone in Alachua County: FHP
Read full article: Woman dies in head-on crash after car tries to pass in no-passing zone in Alachua County: FHPA 61-year-old woman was killed and three other people were critically injured Sunday night when a car and an SUV collided head-on on County Road 235 about 4.5 miles northeast of Newberry, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Motorcyclist killed after crashing into utility pole in Nassau County: FHP
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed after crashing into utility pole in Nassau County: FHPA Jacksonville man was killed in a crash on Saturday morning after losing control of his motorcycle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
77-year-old Lake City man killed after colliding with tree in Columbia County: FHP
Read full article: 77-year-old Lake City man killed after colliding with tree in Columbia County: FHPA 77-year-old Lake City man died Saturday morning after colliding with a tree off a roadway in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Putnam County man dies after truck crashes into tree, flips over in St. Johns County: FHP
Read full article: Putnam County man dies after truck crashes into tree, flips over in St. Johns County: FHPA 71-year-old man from Putnam County died Monday afternoon after his pickup truck veered off the road and crashed into a tree, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
22-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on I-295 near Dames Point Bridge
Read full article: 22-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on I-295 near Dames Point BridgeA 22-year-old man was killed Sunday night in a crash on Interstate 295 near the Dames Point Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Traffic Alert: Crash blocking northbound lanes of I-95 before US-17 in Nassau County, causing significant delays
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash blocking northbound lanes of I-95 before US-17 in Nassau County, causing significant delaysThe Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a collision on I-95 North in Nassau County, between US-17 and SR-200.
72-year-old Gainesville woman killed in Clay County crash, 1 in critical condition: FHP
Read full article: 72-year-old Gainesville woman killed in Clay County crash, 1 in critical condition: FHPA 72-year-old Gainesville woman was killed in Clay County Monday afternoon after a pickup truck crashed into her SUV, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Traffic Alert: FHP monitoring ‘out-of-control’ fire on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Traffic Alert: FHP monitoring ‘out-of-control’ fire on Jacksonville’s WestsideThe Florida Highway Patrol said Sunday that it is monitoring an “out-of-control” fire that is burning about 15 acreson Jacksonville’s Westside.
19-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash with pick-up truck on SR 45 in Alachua County: FHP
Read full article: 19-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash with pick-up truck on SR 45 in Alachua County: FHPA 19-year-old man was killed Tuesday night in a car crash on State Road 45 according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Jacksonville man dies after being crushed between bulldozer, dump truck in Clay County
Read full article: Jacksonville man dies after being crushed between bulldozer, dump truck in Clay CountyA Jacksonville man died Tuesday morning after being crushed by a bulldozer and a dump truck in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man walking on US 301 after car crash is hit, killed in Nassau County: FHP
Read full article: Man walking on US 301 after car crash is hit, killed in Nassau County: FHPA 59-year-old man who was walking on US 301 in Nassau County after his car crashed was hit Wednesday night and killed, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
18-year-old dies when car rear-ends pickup truck in St. Johns County: FHP
Read full article: 18-year-old dies when car rear-ends pickup truck in St. Johns County: FHPAn 18-year-old from Hastings died early Monday morning when his car slammed into the back of a pickup truck on State Road 207, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jacksonville man riding motorized scooter dies after being hit by truck in Clay County
Read full article: Jacksonville man riding motorized scooter dies after being hit by truck in Clay CountyA Jacksonville man riding a motorized scooter died Thursday morning after being hit by a truck on County Road 209 in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
21-year-old passenger killed, driver seriously injured after striking a concrete pole in St. Johns County
Read full article: 21-year-old passenger killed, driver seriously injured after striking a concrete pole in St. Johns CountyA 21-year-old passenger died and the driver was seriously injured after striking a concrete pole off a road in St. Johns County Saturday morning according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
63-year-old Jacksonville woman killed after veering off road, crashing into fence and building: FHP
Read full article: 63-year-old Jacksonville woman killed after veering off road, crashing into fence and building: FHPA 63-year-old woman from Jacksonville died Wednesday afternoon after veering off the road and crashing into a wooden fence and building, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Questions remain in incident involving off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95
Read full article: Questions remain in incident involving off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95Questions remained Tuesday morning after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of its lieutenants shot into a semi-truck during rush hour on Monday on Interstate 95 South near Atlantic Boulevard.
JSO lieutenant shoots into semi-truck after ‘coming into contact’ with vehicle’s driver, police say
Read full article: JSO lieutenant shoots into semi-truck after ‘coming into contact’ with vehicle’s driver, police sayFlorida Highway Patrol said I-95 South near Atlantic Boulevard is closed due to “police activity.”
67-year-old bicyclist hit by car, killed on US 441 in Alachua County
Read full article: 67-year-old bicyclist hit by car, killed on US 441 in Alachua CountyA man died Sunday night after being hit by a car while he was riding a bike on U.S. Highway 441 in Alachua County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
70-year-old Palm Coast motorcyclist dies in Flagler County crash, FHP says
Read full article: 70-year-old Palm Coast motorcyclist dies in Flagler County crash, FHP saysA 70-year-old man from Palm Coast died on Saturday night after he was involved in a crash in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
DeSantis says state resources, law enforcement ready to help Miami agencies prevent ‘mayhem and chaos’ this spring break
Read full article: DeSantis says state resources, law enforcement ready to help Miami agencies prevent ‘mayhem and chaos’ this spring breakFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday afternoon in Miami Beach.
Columbia County woman says she was on phone with fiancé when he was hit and killed in Lake City crash
Read full article: Columbia County woman says she was on phone with fiancé when he was hit and killed in Lake City crashThe fiancé of a man who was killed early Sunday morning in Columbia County says she was on the phone with him when the tragic moment occurred. According to Florida Highway Patrol, 31-year-old Brandon Neal Estep was standing outside his car that had broken down on State Road 100 in Lake City when an SUV came up and fatally hit him.
17, 18-year-old killed in Flagler County crash; 1 of 5 overnight deadly crashes in our viewing area
Read full article: 17, 18-year-old killed in Flagler County crash; 1 of 5 overnight deadly crashes in our viewing areaA 17-year-old and 18-year-old are dead after a single-car crash in Flagler County early Sunday morning. It’s one of five fatal crashes that happened overnight in our viewing area.
FHP, St. Johns County deputies led on chase that ends with vehicle crashing into house
Read full article: FHP, St. Johns County deputies led on chase that ends with vehicle crashing into houseA person was arrested on Saturday morning after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers and St. Johns County deputies on a pursuit that ended with them crashing into a house, FHP said.
63-year-old woman killed after car overturns in crash with semi in Columbia County
Read full article: 63-year-old woman killed after car overturns in crash with semi in Columbia CountyA woman died early Thursday morning after her car crashed with a semi and overturned in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man pleads not guilty in deadly pileup, attempted carjacking in bizarre, wrong-way I-295 crash
Read full article: Man pleads not guilty in deadly pileup, attempted carjacking in bizarre, wrong-way I-295 crashA man accused of causing a multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 295 earlier this month that killed a 66-year-old man is expected to plead not guilty Thursday morning at his arraignment.
People call for change on SR-100 after double fatal crash in Putnam County
Read full article: People call for change on SR-100 after double fatal crash in Putnam CountyA head-on crash Tuesday morning left two people dead and a 12-year-old boy in critical condition on State Road 100, about 7 miles northwest of the Palatka Municipal Airport, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Traffic Alert: Crash between two semi-trucks in St. Johns County causes hourslong closure, FHP says
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash between two semi-trucks in St. Johns County causes hourslong closure, FHP saysAll lanes were closed Tuesday evening on Interstate 95 north at County Road 210 in St. Johns County following a crash, according to Florida 511.
2 dead, 12-year-old seriously hurt in Putnam County crash: FHP
Read full article: 2 dead, 12-year-old seriously hurt in Putnam County crash: FHPA head-on crash Tuesday morning left two people dead and a 12-year-old boy in critical condition on State Road 100, about 7 miles northwest of the Palatka Municipal Airport, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash closes I-95 north on-ramp at 8th Street
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash closes I-95 north on-ramp at 8th StreetA multi-vehicle crash closed all lanes on Interstate 95 northbound at 8th Street Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman dies after crawling out a pickup truck window while it was still in motion in Putnam County: FHP
Read full article: Woman dies after crawling out a pickup truck window while it was still in motion in Putnam County: FHPA 26-year-old woman died Friday in Putnam County when she crawled out of a pickup truck window while it was in motion, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida father arrested after crash caused by teen son kills 4, including 3 children
Read full article: Florida father arrested after crash caused by teen son kills 4, including 3 childrenA man was arrested more than a year after his teenage son ran a stop sign and struck an SUV at an intersection in Poinciana, a crash that the Florida Highway Patrol says killed four of the SUV’s occupants.
45-year-old driver killed in head-on crash with tractor-trailer in Putnam County: FHP
Read full article: 45-year-old driver killed in head-on crash with tractor-trailer in Putnam County: FHPA Haines City man was killed early Wednesday morning after colliding with a tractor-trailer on State Road 19 in Putnam County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
SUV driver killed, 15-year-old and 55-year-old seriously injured in crash on US 17 in Green Cove Springs
Read full article: SUV driver killed, 15-year-old and 55-year-old seriously injured in crash on US 17 in Green Cove SpringsThe driver of an SUV was killed and three other people were injured in a crash on U.S. 17 in Green Cove Springs Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man accused of causing deadly pileup, attempted carjacking in wrong-way I-295 crash arrested, police say
Read full article: Man accused of causing deadly pileup, attempted carjacking in wrong-way I-295 crash arrested, police sayA motorcyclist was killed Tuesday afternoon in a bizarre wrong-way, hit-and-run crash on I-295 that ended with the wrong-way driver escaping on the back of a semi, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Jacksonville woman dies following crash on Mathews Bridge
Read full article: Jacksonville woman dies following crash on Mathews BridgeA 39-year-old woman from Jacksonville died on Sunday morning following a crash on the Arlington Expressway and Mathews Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gov. DeSantis announces agreement with DHS on illegal immigration enforcement
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces agreement with DHS on illegal immigration enforcementFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday is set to hold a news conference with Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Director Dave Kerner in Tallahassee.
‘He did not need to lose his life the way he did’: Witness recalls ‘horrific’ I-295 crash that killed 66-year-old man
Read full article: ‘He did not need to lose his life the way he did’: Witness recalls ‘horrific’ I-295 crash that killed 66-year-old manSome will say the details in this case sound like something out of a movie. However, for the woman who saw the crash, she tells News4Jax's Briana Brownlee it’s a reality she can’t escape.
Man causes deadly pileup in wrong-way crash on I-295, attempts carjacking, escapes on back of semi: FHP
Read full article: Man causes deadly pileup in wrong-way crash on I-295, attempts carjacking, escapes on back of semi: FHPA motorcyclist was killed Tuesday afternoon in a bizarre wrong-way, hit-and-run crash on I-295 that ended with the wrong-way driver escaping on the back of a semi, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Woman accused of killing 8-year-old Lake City girl in hit-and-run after investigators discover ‘fabricated’ statements
Read full article: Woman accused of killing 8-year-old Lake City girl in hit-and-run after investigators discover ‘fabricated’ statementsA second person has been arrested in connection to a recent hit-and-run in Columbia County that killed an 8-year-old girl from Lake City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Safety analyst emphasizes importance of stopping to help after recent string of hit-and-runs in Columbia County
Read full article: Safety analyst emphasizes importance of stopping to help after recent string of hit-and-runs in Columbia CountyA troubling pattern has developed in Columbia County over the past three days after each day involved someone being hit by a car, with two of those incidents ending up being fatal while law enforcement continues to search for the suspect involved in another hit-and-run.
Nassau County women dies after car flips over, crashes into trees and power pole
Read full article: Nassau County women dies after car flips over, crashes into trees and power poleA 59-year-old woman from Fernandina Beach died on Saturday afternoon after her car left the road, flipped over, and crashed into multiple trees and a power pole, Florida Highway Patrol said.
8-year-old Lake City girl struck, killed while riding her bike in Columbia County, FHP says
Read full article: 8-year-old Lake City girl struck, killed while riding her bike in Columbia County, FHP saysFlorida Highway Patrol said an 8-year-old girl from Lake City died on Friday night after she was struck by an oncoming driver in Columbia County.
FHP asks for help to track down hit-and-run driver who injured 11-year-old girl
Read full article: FHP asks for help to track down hit-and-run driver who injured 11-year-old girlThe Florida Highway Patrol needs your help to find a driver who hit an 11-year-old girl in Columbia County on Thursday morning and left the scene.
Bicyclist killed after being hit by truck on I-75 exit ramp to SR 47 in Columbia County
Read full article: Bicyclist killed after being hit by truck on I-75 exit ramp to SR 47 in Columbia CountyA man died Tuesday morning after being hit by a truck towing a trailer on the exit ramp from Interstate 75 to State Road 47 in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Duval County crash kills two motorcyclists from Jacksonville, FHP says
Read full article: Duval County crash kills two motorcyclists from Jacksonville, FHP saysTwo men from Jacksonville died on Sunday after they were involved in a crash on Interstate 295 in Duval County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man fatally struck by car on I-95 North at CR-210 in St. Johns County
Read full article: Man fatally struck by car on I-95 North at CR-210 in St. Johns CountyA man was fatally struck by a car on Interstate 95 North at County Road 210 in St. Johns County on Saturday night, according to St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol.
Pickup truck driver arrested after leaving scene of Blanding Blvd. crash that left motorcyclist in critical condition
Read full article: Pickup truck driver arrested after leaving scene of Blanding Blvd. crash that left motorcyclist in critical conditionA 19-year-old motorcyclist was left in critical condition after a pickup truck driver left the scene of the Thursday crash in Clay County, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.
89-year-old dies when truck hits mailbox, careens into ditch, then flips into multiple vehicles at Nassau County shop
Read full article: 89-year-old dies when truck hits mailbox, careens into ditch, then flips into multiple vehicles at Nassau County shopAn 89-year-old Jacksonville man was killed Monday morning when his pickup truck crashed in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.