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All lanes back open at intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road following deadly crash
Read full article: All lanes back open at intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road following deadly crashThe intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road was shut down in all directions Monday morning because of a crash, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Traffic Alert: Only 1 lane open on I-95 southbound at Kings Road after crash with injuries
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Only 1 lane open on I-95 southbound at Kings Road after crash with injuriesAll lanes of I-95 southbound at Kings Road are closed because of a crash with injuries, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Jacksonville among top 15 most dangerous areas in US for pedestrians, report finds
Read full article: Jacksonville among top 15 most dangerous areas in US for pedestrians, report findsA report from Smart Growth America found Jacksonville to be the 15th most dangerous metro area in the United States for pedestrians.
Teaching teens to drive safely starts well before they’re old enough for a license, expert urges
Read full article: Teaching teens to drive safely starts well before they’re old enough for a license, expert urgesInexperience behind the wheel can make new drivers more prone to car accidents and motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for U.S. teens ages 15-18.
Search continues for suspect in I-95 hit-and-run crash that killed 15-year-old
Read full article: Search continues for suspect in I-95 hit-and-run crash that killed 15-year-oldA 15-year-old driver was killed Sunday night in a crash on I-95 northbound near J. Turner Butler Boulevard, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Tire malfunction ends in crash, overturned semi-truck on I-95 in St. Johns County: FHP
Read full article: Tire malfunction ends in crash, overturned semi-truck on I-95 in St. Johns County: FHPThree southbound lanes were blocked on Interstate 95 southbound Thursday evening after a semi-truck overturned, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.
Man dies after being hit by two vehicles, off-duty JSO officer on Arlington Expressway
Read full article: Man dies after being hit by two vehicles, off-duty JSO officer on Arlington ExpresswayA man died on Tuesday morning after he was hit by an SUV and an off-duty police officer while attempting to walk across the Arlington Expressway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
25-year-old woman, 3-year-old die in wrong-way crash on I-95; 3 other children in same SUV critically hurt
Read full article: 25-year-old woman, 3-year-old die in wrong-way crash on I-95; 3 other children in same SUV critically hurtA 25-year-old Jacksonville woman and a 3-year-old girl died early Sunday morning in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95, according to FHP.
15-year-old boy killed, 3 other teens seriously injured in crash on JTB
Read full article: 15-year-old boy killed, 3 other teens seriously injured in crash on JTBA 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teenagers were seriously injured in a crash on J. Turner Butler Boulevard Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
23-year-old motorcyclist critically injured in crash on SR 9B
Read full article: 23-year-old motorcyclist critically injured in crash on SR 9BAll southbound lanes of State Road 9B at E Town Parkway shut down Thursday morning due to a crash with injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
NB I-95 Ramp to Airport Road, Westbound Max Leggett Pkwy to see nightly detours beginning Friday
Read full article: NB I-95 Ramp to Airport Road, Westbound Max Leggett Pkwy to see nightly detours beginning FridayAccording to the Florida Department of Transportation, an over-height commercial vehicle damaged the overpass on Aug. 27 and required a beam replacement.
Driver dies after hitting 3 different cars in Lake City crash that caused major congestion for hours, police say
Read full article: Driver dies after hitting 3 different cars in Lake City crash that caused major congestion for hours, police sayA driver died Monday afternoon in a multi-car crash at Northwest Centurion Court and U.S. 90 that left traffic snarled for hours on U.S. 90 and I-75, the Lake City Police said.
68-year-old man dies after being hit by car, pick-up on US 17 in Clay County: FHP
Read full article: 68-year-old man dies after being hit by car, pick-up on US 17 in Clay County: FHPA 68-year-old Green Cove Springs man died Tuesday morning after being hit while walking across U.S. 17 at Lovers Lane, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
All lanes blocked on Blanding Blvd in Keystone Heights following deadly multi-vehicle crash: FHP
Read full article: All lanes blocked on Blanding Blvd in Keystone Heights following deadly multi-vehicle crash: FHPOne person died in a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning on Blanding Boulevard in Keystone Heights, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man killed when car spins into palm tree on Southside Connector at Merrill Road: FHP
Read full article: Man killed when car spins into palm tree on Southside Connector at Merrill Road: FHPA 44-year-old man died Thursday night in a crash on the Southside Connector entrance ramp from Merrill Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FDOT begins resurfacing, other projects on San Jose Boulevard; Lanes won’t close during rush hours
Read full article: FDOT begins resurfacing, other projects on San Jose Boulevard; Lanes won’t close during rush hoursWork began Monday on a pair of road improvement projects along San Jose Boulevard that include a resurfacing project between Sunbeam Road and I-295 and interchange improvements.
JSO launches new social media series to address dangerous driving habits; 105 traffic deaths in Duval this year
Read full article: JSO launches new social media series to address dangerous driving habits; 105 traffic deaths in Duval this yearTo cut down on deaths and dangerous road habits, Jacksonville Sherriff’s Office recently launched a new series on social media called “Bad Traffic.”
Man dies after being trapped under truck that flipped through a ditch, took out a fence and hit a tree: JSO
Read full article: Man dies after being trapped under truck that flipped through a ditch, took out a fence and hit a tree: JSOA man was killed early Thursday morning in a crash on Pinebrook Drive South on Jacksonville’s Westside.
Traffic Alert: Semi loaded with paint overturns on I-95 NB, blocking all lanes north of County Road 210
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Semi loaded with paint overturns on I-95 NB, blocking all lanes north of County Road 210An overturned semi is causing traffic backups on I-95 northbound early Thursday morning.
Mayor Deegan says the city is working to address pothole problems after heavy rainfall. Here’s how to report them
Read full article: Mayor Deegan says the city is working to address pothole problems after heavy rainfall. Here’s how to report themThe most important thing drivers can do is report potholes as they see them on the road by calling 630-CITY.
After days of rain, potholes becoming an increasing issue on Jacksonville area roads
Read full article: After days of rain, potholes becoming an increasing issue on Jacksonville area roadsA 2022 AAA survey found that 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole.
FDOT has plan to change traffic pattern at Emerson and I-95 to ease backups
Read full article: FDOT has plan to change traffic pattern at Emerson and I-95 to ease backupsThose interested in discussing a potential fix for the frequent backups in the area can attend an in-person meeting from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday at FDOT’s Jacksonville Urban Office on Edison Avenue.
Collapsed bridge in Clay County caused by ‘excessive rainfall,’ official says
Read full article: Collapsed bridge in Clay County caused by ‘excessive rainfall,’ official saysThe bridge on Moody Avenue between Connie Circle and Meadow Drive in Clay County was deemed “unsafe” due to damage, and a 1.6-mile detour has been put in place.
Warning for parents: Transitioning your child’s car seat too soon can be deadly
Read full article: Warning for parents: Transitioning your child’s car seat too soon can be deadlyA new AAA analysis of five years of government crash data reveals a concerning trend: child seat and booster use declines after a child turns 3, despite the continued need for these safety devices.
Bridge in Clay County deemed ‘unsafe’ due to damage; 1.6-mile detour in place
Read full article: Bridge in Clay County deemed ‘unsafe’ due to damage; 1.6-mile detour in placeThe bridge on Moody Avenue between Connie Circle and Meadow Drive in Clay County was deemed “unsafe” due to damage, and a 1.6-mile detour has been put in place.
Jacksonville 20-year-old killed in crash after driving into coned-off scene on First Coast Expressway: FHP
Read full article: Jacksonville 20-year-old killed in crash after driving into coned-off scene on First Coast Expressway: FHPA 20-year-old man from Jacksonville died in a crash on State Road 23, also known as First Coast Expressway, Thursday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash snarls northbound traffic along I-95 near Airport Road
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash snarls northbound traffic along I-95 near Airport RoadA multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 near the Airport Road off-ramp has traffic backed up for miles on Thursday afternoon.
Half-mile section of Old St. Augustine Road near San Jose Boulevard merge closed due to flooding
Read full article: Half-mile section of Old St. Augustine Road near San Jose Boulevard merge closed due to floodingA section of Old St. Augustine Road near San Jose Boulevard was closed Friday morning after another round of rain made the road impassable.
Newly expanded St. Johns County roadway opens despite downpour across Northeast Florida
Read full article: Newly expanded St. Johns County roadway opens despite downpour across Northeast FloridaA newly expanded St. Johns County roadway aimed at lowering traffic is now open to drivers despite a downpour of heavy rain.
JTA announces new ‘first of its kind’ facility to produce self-driving electric shuttles in Jacksonville
Read full article: JTA announces new ‘first of its kind’ facility to produce self-driving electric shuttles in JacksonvilleJacksonville is taking another step toward becoming a major player in the world of self-driving cars. After months of code names, and massive tax break approvals, JTA is announcing the plan for a new facility to produce autonomous electric shuttles as a part of Project LINK.
2 elderly women walked every morning in the Hyde Park area. Then one was killed when they were hit by an SUV
Read full article: 2 elderly women walked every morning in the Hyde Park area. Then one was killed when they were hit by an SUVAn elderly woman was killed and another was critically injured after they were hit by an SUV while walking in the Hyde Park area Monday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Safety analyst urges drivers to watch for children after crash seriously injures 15-year-old boy biking to school
Read full article: Safety analyst urges drivers to watch for children after crash seriously injures 15-year-old boy biking to schoolA 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Law enforcement agencies to team up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving for 'Saturation Saturday'
Read full article: Law enforcement agencies to team up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving for 'Saturation Saturday'Nearly 200 people were killed in the U.S. by impaired drivers over the Labor Day holiday weekend in 2022.
New crosswalks among safety improvements put in place at UF following hit-and-run death of Jacksonville student
Read full article: New crosswalks among safety improvements put in place at UF following hit-and-run death of Jacksonville studentThe fall semester at the University of Florida officially started Thursday, and state transportation officials reminded students about the importance of pedestrian safety.
15-year-old bicyclist seriously injured in crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County
Read full article: 15-year-old bicyclist seriously injured in crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay CountyA 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
All lanes of I-95 SB near World Golf Village reopen hours after overturned work trucks shut down lanes
Read full article: All lanes of I-95 SB near World Golf Village reopen hours after overturned work trucks shut down lanesTwo tractor-trailers overturned in a crash Tuesday morning on I-95 southbound at Mile Marker 326, north of World Golf Village.
Woman who got out of her car following crash on I-95 dies after being hit by tractor-trailer, car in SJC
Read full article: Woman who got out of her car following crash on I-95 dies after being hit by tractor-trailer, car in SJCA woman, who got out of her car due to a previous crash on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County Sunday night, died after being hit by a tractor-truck and another car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
DCPS superintendent to community: Help me find ’50 bus drivers by Labor Day’
Read full article: DCPS superintendent to community: Help me find ’50 bus drivers by Labor Day’Dr. Christopher Bernier said the Duval County school district is about 60 drivers short of filling all of its current routes, and he wouldn’t mind having another 60 drivers as backup.
‘Safety is everybody’s job’: Traffic enforcement teams out in Duval County for first day of school
Read full article: ‘Safety is everybody’s job’: Traffic enforcement teams out in Duval County for first day of schoolJSO and DCPS Police are working together to not only keep kids safe in school, but also on their way to and from.
Keeping your kids safe on the way to school: Clay County practices worst-case scenario with school bus
Read full article: Keeping your kids safe on the way to school: Clay County practices worst-case scenario with school busWith thousands of students getting ready for the school year, the transportation department in Clay County is working to make sure your kids are safe on the ride to school.
1 motorcyclist dies, another critically injured in crash on Philips Highway
Read full article: 1 motorcyclist dies, another critically injured in crash on Philips HighwayA 29-year-old motorcyclist was killed an a 23-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured Thursday night when a box truck drove into their path on Philips Highway, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Man who was walking on I-95 following crash dies after being struck by van, tractor-trailer: FHP
Read full article: Man who was walking on I-95 following crash dies after being struck by van, tractor-trailer: FHPAn 84-year-old man who was walking on Interstate 95 after he crashed into a guardrail died early Friday morning when he was struck by two vehicles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by pickup truck on Collins Road
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being struck by pickup truck on Collins RoadA pedestrian died early Friday after being struck by a pickup truck on Collins Road near Shindler Drive, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Ongoing San Jose Boulevard water main break repairs causing traffic headache
Read full article: Ongoing San Jose Boulevard water main break repairs causing traffic headacheA week after a water main break forced the closure of four lanes of the heavily traveled San Jose Boulevard, JEA says the work will continue into the weekend pending conditions, a JEA spokesperson said Wednesday.
TELL US: How has the San Jose Boulevard water main issue affected your commute?
Read full article: TELL US: How has the San Jose Boulevard water main issue affected your commute?A week after a water main break forced the closure of four lanes of the heavily traveled San Jose Boulevard, JEA says the work is likely to continue through the week and into the weekend.
Traffic Alert: Repairs of water main break on San Jose Boulevard hit snag, extending lane closures another week
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Repairs of water main break on San Jose Boulevard hit snag, extending lane closures another weekA week after a water main break forced the closure of four lanes of the heavily traveled San Jose Boulevard, JEA says the work is likely to continue through the week and into the weekend.
Man killed, woman injured in crash at intersection of West State and North Jefferson streets
Read full article: Man killed, woman injured in crash at intersection of West State and North Jefferson streetsA man died Saturday morning in a crash at the intersection of West State Street and North Jefferson Street in the LaVilla neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
All lanes reopen on I-295 SB at San Jose Blvd after major crash with injuries
Read full article: All lanes reopen on I-295 SB at San Jose Blvd after major crash with injuriesThere’s a car crash with injuries on I-295 southbound at San Jose Boulevard with roadblocks reported, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Traffic Alert: 4 San Jose Boulevard lanes closed for ‘the week’ due to water main break repairs
Read full article: Traffic Alert: 4 San Jose Boulevard lanes closed for ‘the week’ due to water main break repairsLanes on San Jose Boulevard closed Monday night after JEA crews worked to repair a water main break.
Traffic moving slowly after lanes reopen on I-95 in St. Johns County following 8-vehicle crash
Read full article: Traffic moving slowly after lanes reopen on I-95 in St. Johns County following 8-vehicle crashTraffic is blocked after an eight-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 95 near State Road 207 in St. Johns County.
Changes coming to the commute downtown as JEA crews install new lines
Read full article: Changes coming to the commute downtown as JEA crews install new linesJEA will detour traffic on A. Philip Randolph Boulevard at the intersection of East Bay Street as the utility works to extend two, 20-inch chilled water mains.
Infant, 21-year-old woman killed in head-on crash when driver tries to pass on 2-lane highway: FHP
Read full article: Infant, 21-year-old woman killed in head-on crash when driver tries to pass on 2-lane highway: FHPA 21-year-old Hastings woman and an infant were killed Thursday night when their van was hit head-on by an SUV that was trying to pass another vehicle on State Road 19, a two-lane highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
4th of July was deadliest holiday weekend last year for children killed in frontover, backover crashes
Read full article: 4th of July was deadliest holiday weekend last year for children killed in frontover, backover crashesLast year, the Fourth of July was the deadliest holiday weekend for children killed in backover and frontover crashes, according to data from Kids and Car Safety.
St. Johns County says it’s making progress on big road projects. Here’s what crews are working on
Read full article: St. Johns County says it’s making progress on big road projects. Here’s what crews are working onLast month, St. Johns County Public Works Department updated the community on the progress it is making on more than 10 miles of road construction projects and other transportation improvements at a St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Man dies, 3 other people seriously injured in rear-end crash on I-10 in Duval County
Read full article: Man dies, 3 other people seriously injured in rear-end crash on I-10 in Duval CountyA 54-year-old Palmetto man died and three other people were seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 10 in Duval County Sunday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver dies after pickup truck crashes into ditch on SR-16 in St. Johns County
Read full article: Driver dies after pickup truck crashes into ditch on SR-16 in St. Johns CountyA man died after his pickup truck crashed into a ditch on State Road 16 in St. Johns County Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
All lanes reopen after crash shuts down I-95 North at State Road 206
Read full article: All lanes reopen after crash shuts down I-95 North at State Road 206All northbound lanes of Interstate 95 at State Road 206 are blocked due to a crash with injuries Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hwy 17, I-295 interchange causing headaches for drivers near the Duval-Clay county line
Read full article: Hwy 17, I-295 interchange causing headaches for drivers near the Duval-Clay county lineThe Highway 17 and Interstate 295 interchange near the Duval-Clay border is one of the busiest interchanges in Northeast Florida and it’s been under construction for years.
Car slams into dump truck, sparks fire on I-95 NB between SR 16 and International Golf Parkway
Read full article: Car slams into dump truck, sparks fire on I-95 NB between SR 16 and International Golf ParkwayA driver was critically injured Tuesday night when his car slammed into the back of a dump truck, became trapped underneath it and caught fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
At least 4 taken to hospital after crash involving JTA bus on Westside: JFRD
Read full article: At least 4 taken to hospital after crash involving JTA bus on Westside: JFRDA JTA bus was involved in a crash Thursday morning near the intersection of Timuquana Road and Roosevelt Boulevard on Jacksonville's Westside.
‘There’s a truck sitting in your wall’: 2 people injured when truck crashes into business in Murray Hill
Read full article: ‘There’s a truck sitting in your wall’: 2 people injured when truck crashes into business in Murray HillTwo people were taken to a hospital after crashing their truck into a business in the Murray Hill area early Sunday, according to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
38-year-old truck driver dies after overturning on entrance ramp to First Coast Expressway
Read full article: 38-year-old truck driver dies after overturning on entrance ramp to First Coast ExpresswayA 38-year-old driver died Saturday afternoon after losing control of his truck as he entered the southbound ramp to First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
AAA sends warning at the start of summer: The 100 deadliest days for teen drivers
Read full article: AAA sends warning at the start of summer: The 100 deadliest days for teen driversMemorial Day has come and gone, and this week marks the start of the “100 deadliest days for teen drivers.” AAA reports an average of seven people will die, every day, in crashes involving teen drivers between now and Labor Day.
Man killed when SUV flips into parking lot, hits him in Nassau County: FHP
Read full article: Man killed when SUV flips into parking lot, hits him in Nassau County: FHPA 32-year-old Hilliard man died Sunday when an SUV overturned in a crash on U.S. 1, flipped into a nearby parking lot and hit the man who was standing near a parked, empty Subaru, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Good Samaritan killed in hit-and-run after stopping to help victim of previous crash on I-10 near McDuff Ave.
Read full article: Good Samaritan killed in hit-and-run after stopping to help victim of previous crash on I-10 near McDuff Ave.A 23-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash after he stopped to help a driver who was involved in a previous crash, and who also died, early Saturday on Interstate 10 west of McDuff Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hart Bridge reopens in both directions after crash injures JSO officer, another driver
Read full article: Hart Bridge reopens in both directions after crash injures JSO officer, another driverThe Hart Bridge has reopened in both directions after being closed for hours due to a crash with injuries Friday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Updated list of recommended cars for teens includes options focused on safety for every budget
Read full article: Updated list of recommended cars for teens includes options focused on safety for every budgetConsumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety teamed up to update this year’s list of recommended cars for teens, and there are options for every budget.
Motorcyclist dies after speeding through intersection, hitting concrete median: JSO
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after speeding through intersection, hitting concrete median: JSOA 35-year-old man died Thursday morning when the motorcycle he was riding hit a concrete raised median on Pritchard Road and he was thrown off, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Tractor-trailer toppled on Dames Point Bridge, power knocked out at Duval schools as strong storms move through area
Read full article: Tractor-trailer toppled on Dames Point Bridge, power knocked out at Duval schools as strong storms move through areaDuval County Public Schools said many of its schools were experiencing weather-related power and telephone outages on Friday morning.