Fruit Cove, FL (February 14, 2019) - A deputy with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was involved in a crash with injuries on Thursday, February 14th.
Officials report that a marked JSO officer was traveling on Race Track Road near Durbin Creek Boulevard with his patrol car collided with another vehicle. At least one person suffered injuries in the crash and was transported to a local hospital. The victim's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Investigators have not released any details regarding the cause of the crash. One lane of Race Track Road was blocked as police on scene investigated the crash and motorists in the area experienced delays. The cause of the crash is still under investigation at this time.
Serious car accidents take place several times each day across our state. In this case, it is unclear exactly how the accident happened. Officers will have to determine either driver could have taken steps to avoid the crash. Any negligence stemming from this crash will result in the negligent driver being responsible for injuries sustained by the others involved.
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