Jacksonville, FL (August 15, 2021) - Two people suffered critical injuries following a head-on crash in Jacksonville on Saturday night. The accident happened around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Arlington Road.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to the crash scene. According to reports, a Ford Mustang was trying to make a left-hand turn onto Arlington but failed to yield to an oncoming Ford F-150 truck. The two vehicles collided with one another. Four passengers in the Mustang were taken to a local hospital, along with the driver of the truck. Two of the Mustang passengers suffered life-threatening injuries while the other two are in serious condition. The truck driver sustained minor injuries.
Police are still investigating to determine whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. There is no further information available at this time.
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, a car accident in Florida happens approximately once every 90 seconds. Car accident victims are often hurt due to the actions of a negligent driver. Failing to yield, speeding, careless driving, and impairment are common causes of Florida car accidents and can have devastating effects in just a matter of seconds.
Our thoughts and condolences are with those affected by this serious car accident in Jacksonville. We hope that the injured victims are able to make a complete recovery.
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