St. Johns County, FL (August 14, 2021) - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a fatal car accident in St. Johns County on Thursday, August 12th. The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Interstate 95 near International Golf Parkway.
According to a report, an SUV was traveling southbound on I-95 when, for unknown reasons, the driver veered off the road and crashed into a tree. There were five passengers in the SUV at the time of the collision. A female passenger died at the scene and the other four passengers along with the driver sustained unknown injuries. No other vehicles were involved in the crash and the victims have not been identified at this time. Troopers advised motorists to avoid the area while an investigation was conducted at the scene.
There is no additional information available.
In 2019, there were more than 3,000 people killed in Florida car accidents. Many of these fatal accidents occurred on major highways such as I-95. With higher traffic volumes, greater speed limits, and a larger concentration of negligent drivers, highways can be more dangerous than other roadways. Police will continue to investigate this accident in order to determine the cause.
Our most sincere condolences are with the families affected by this tragic car accident in St. Johns County.
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