Jacksonville, FL (July 16, 2021) - A woman was killed in a crash that took place in the Woodstock area of Jacksonville on Friday, July 16th. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of Edgewood Avenue.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to the scene. According to deputies, two vehicles were involved in a street race when a Dodge Charger collided with a Nissan Sentra. A female passenger in the Sentra was ejected from the car and died at the crash scene. The Sentra driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Nissan was not involved in the race. The identities of the victims are not known at this time.
Police continue to investigate the accident. There is no word on what charges are expected to be filed.
A car accident in Florida can result in serious and life-altering consequences within a matter of seconds. When you or a family member have been affected by a crash in our state, you are likely feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and unsure where to turn next. This is especially true when your loved one was injured or killed in a crash that was not their fault.
Our thoughts and well-wishes 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 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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