Man Dies in Car Crash After Being Shot on I-95 in Jacksonville
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: August 17, 2023
Man died in car crash
A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Jacksonville, Florida, resulting in the death of a man after his car was hit by gunfire on I-95 North. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reported that the vehicle was shot near the Trout River Bridge before crashing into a broken-down semi-truck on the side of the road. At this time, there is no description of the suspect vehicle, and authorities are investigating whether road rage or another motive was behind the shooting.
The Medical Examiner's Office is currently working to determine whether the driver died as a result of being shot or due to injuries sustained from the crash. This unfortunate event caused significant traffic backups in the area for several hours as diversions were put in place.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office revealed that witness statements suggest a possible connection between the suspect and victim. While authorities do not believe it was a random shooting, they are urging caution and vigilance among residents.
The car involved in this incident will undergo further processing for any additional evidence related to both the shooting and crash investigations. Additionally, law enforcement officials are seeking access to nearby surveillance cameras which may provide valuable clues for their ongoing inquiry.
Authorities are appealing to anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this shooting on I-95 North near Trout River Bridge to contact them at 904-630-0500.
Our thoughts go out to the family and friends affected by this tragic incident as authorities continue their investigation to bring justice to those involved.
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Tags: Florida, Fatality, Auto, Investigation, Jacksonville, Carcrash, I95, Shooting, Roadrage
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Man
- Vehicles:
- car, semi-truck
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Florida
- City:
- Jacksonville
- Location:
- I-95 near the Trout River Bridge
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-08-16
- Time of Incident:
- Wednesday evening
I-95 near the Trout River Bridge
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