Yulee, FL (April 15, 2021) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a deadly crash in Yulee on Thursday. The accident took place in the southbound lanes of I-95 near County Road 208.
According to troopers, a Ford Explorer was traveling southbound on I-95 when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The Explorer traveled into the median before striking a tractor-trailer that was entering the ramp at a weight station. The driver of the SUV, a 48-year-old woman, along with a 67-year-old woman, were ejected from the SUV. The 67-year-old died at the crash scene. An 8-year-old and 10-year-old in the SUV also sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. The tractor-trailer driver was not hurt.
An investigation remains ongoing. There is no further information available.
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. The cause of this crash will continue to be carefully investigated in order to determine responsibility.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to those affected by this car accident in Yulee.
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