Jacksonville, FL (July 26, 2021) - One person was killed and three others were injured following a crash in Jacksonville on Monday afternoon. The accident took place around 3:30 p.m. on Dunn Avenue near the intersection with New Kings Road.
According to police, the crash involved a semi-truck and a Honda Accord. One of the occupants of the Honda was killed and three others were injured. At least one of the injured victims suffered critical injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The cause of the accident was not immediately released. Motorists were advised to find alternate routes of travel as the road was closed for several hours following the crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the accident at this time. There is no further information available.
A truck accident in Florida can be a life-altering event. Commercial trucks are present on highways every day throughout our state. These trucks are an important part of transporting food and supplies from place to place. However, when a commercial truck crash occurs, the results can be catastrophic. The power and force of these collisions often leave victims suffering from serious injuries.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this truck accident in Lakeland. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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