Jacksonville, Fl — A passenger in a truck was killed in a morning crash that tied up traffic for several hours in St. Johns County.
The crash happened on I-95 just north of Racetrack Road at 4:19 am. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a semi truck was merging onto I-95 northbound from the outside shoulder as a box truck was approaching.
The box driver rear-ended the semi tractor trailer. A 31-year-old man from Orlando, who was a passenger in the box truck, died. The driver, a 22-year-old Jacksonville man was seriously hurt.
The driver of the semi truck, a 36-year-old man from Homestead, sustained minor injuries.
⚠️Duval County Fatal Crash.⚠️
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) March 2, 2023
I-95 northbound at MM 332 (near St. Johns County line). Box truck vs. Semi. One occupant confirmed deceased on scene. One transported to trauma center with critical injuries. Two lanes are open for traffic. Expect delays in area. pic.twitter.com/jM288BA0TI
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