Two Dead After Vehicle Crashes into Firehouse Subs in Jacksonville
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: August 16, 2023
Both driver and passenger pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO), a tragic incident occurred on Wednesday morning when a vehicle crashed into a Firehouse Subs restaurant in Jacksonville's Southside, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. According to the JSO, at approximately 1:20 a.m., a gray BMW with a driver and passenger was traveling northbound on University Boulevard South near Terry Road.
The driver of the BMW was speeding and lost control of the vehicle while navigating a curve. As a result, the car collided with the building before catching fire. Both the vehicle and Firehouse Subs sustained significant damage from this devastating crash.
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department swiftly responded to the scene after receiving reports of the accident. Tragically, both occupants of the BMW were pronounced dead upon their arrival. It has been confirmed that no other vehicles or individuals were involved in this incident.
In light of this tragedy, JSO's Traffic Homicide detectives will be working alongside officials from the Medical Examiner's Office to investigate further into what caused this fatal crash.
To facilitate investigations and ensure public safety, authorities have closed down northbound lanes on University Boulevard from Terry Road to Barnhill Drive for several hours. Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes in order to avoid delays in this area.
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Tags: Florida, Fatality, Accident, News, Jacksonville, Crash, Fatalities, Firehouse Subs
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- driver, passenger
- Vehicles:
- gray BMW
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Florida
- City:
- Jacksonville
- Location:
- University Boulevard South near Terry Road
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-08-16
- Time of Incident:
- approximately 1:20 a.m.
University Boulevard South near Terry Road
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