Truck Collision on I-295 Kills 38-Year-Old Man: FHP Reports
A tragic truck collision occurred on I-295 in Jacksonville, resulting in the death of a 38-year-old man. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported the incident on Saturday afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Details of the I-295 Collision
The driver was traveling northbound in a pick-up truck in the inside lane, close to Wilson Boulevard. As he attempted to change lanes to the outside lane, he lost control of the vehicle. This maneuver resulted in the truck crashing into a metal guardrail.
According to the crash report, the vehicle breached the guardrail and collided with a concrete pillar of the Herlong Road overpass. The impact was severe enough to ignite a fire, leading to significant damage. The truck’s cab and bed were separated during the crash, with the wreckage visible to traffic cameras.
Response and Additional Incidents
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that another crash occurred around the same time, roughly a mile south of the initial incident, near Wilson Boulevard. This secondary crash is believed to be connected to the main collision and reportedly involved at least one other vehicle.
- Location: I-295 Northbound at Herlong Road, Jacksonville
- Time: Approximately 12:30 p.m. on Saturday
- Victim: 38-year-old local man
- Crash Involvement: Single vehicle crash leading to a secondary incident
The driver involved in the primary crash died at the scene. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision to gather further details.
