Tragic Car Crash in Jacksonville: 9-Year-Old Girl Killed
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 30, 2023
Still under investigation
A tragic car crash on 1-95 Southbound in Jacksonville, Florida has claimed the life of a 9-year-old girl and left a 25-year-old driver critically injured. The accident occurred at around midnight near mile marker 364 in Duval County.
Both the child and the driver were residents of Jacksonville. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place within an active construction zone. The victims were traveling in a sedan and approaching a semi-truck from behind when tragedy struck.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the sedan failed to slow down or stop in time to avoid colliding with the back of the semi-truck. As a result, both vehicles collided, leading to devastating consequences.
Authorities are still investigating this heartbreaking incident, seeking further details about what may have caused it. The Florida Highway Patrol is working diligently to determine all factors involved in order to provide answers for grieving family members and friends affected by this tragedy.
Our thoughts go out to those impacted by this devastating accident during these difficult times.
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Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 9-year-old girl, 25-year-old driver
- Vehicles:
- sedan, semi-truck
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Florida
- City:
- Jacksonville
- Location:
- 1-95 Southbound, near mile marker 364, Duval County
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-28
- Time of Incident:
- 12 a.m.
1-95 Southbound, near mile marker 364, Duval County
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