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Jacksonville, FL (April 30, 2021) - Police in Jacksonville responded to a deadly accident on Friday morning. The accident happened in the northbound lanes of I-95 near Emerson Street around 2:00 a.m.
According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a car was traveling southbound on I-95 when the driver crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a northbound vehicle. Both of the drivers were killed in the crash. One of the victims was identified as a 26-year-old man. The other victim was not immediately identified. There is no information on the cause of the collision at this time.
A police investigation remains ongoing. No further details have been released.
According to statistics, about 250,000 people were victims of Florida injury accidents in 2019. A very large majority of all Florida car accidents are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. These drivers choose to speed, drive while distracted, driving under the influence of alcohol, and other careless behaviors. All of these actions can lead to injuries for innocent victims.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victim's family following this fatal car accident in Jacksonville.
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 or personal injury that are 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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