A car fire triggered by a head-on collision early Sunday in Jacksonville left both drivers injured and caused temporary road closures.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a silver Chevy and red Ford were involved in the crash at about 4:40 a.m. on Interstate 295 near Baymeadows Road that caused both cars to become engulfed in flames.
The Chevrolet driver, 23-year-old Xavien Hamm, and Mustang driver, 32-year-old Jason Stefano, were taken to Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.
A family member of Stefano told Action News Jax that Stefano is suffering from several broken bones and a laceration to his spleen.
According to Jason Stefano's family member, he suffered
— Kaitlyn Chana (@KaitlynChana) July 2, 2017
several broken bones & laceration to the spleen. He is having surgery
tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/5z4D02XZy0
The southbound lanes of I-295 were closed for several hours during the investigation.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
NEW PHOTOS: Fiery 2-car crash shuts down I-295 for hours https://t.co/XOmSSuhf6V pic.twitter.com/imzwAFswfT
— ActionNewsJax (@ActionNewsJax) July 2, 2017
#FHP confirmed that the Chevrolet driven by Xavien Hamm, 23, & a Ford driven by Jason Stefano, 32, were involved in a head on collision. pic.twitter.com/tySSnAmCoq
— Kaitlyn Chana (@KaitlynChana) July 2, 2017
This Ford Mustang once RED– now, you only see a silver frame with a little paint still clinging on to the driver’s door. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/EEKshMxb6U
— Kaitlyn Chana (@KaitlynChana) July 2, 2017
Investigators say it’s unclear as to whether or not the drivers were wearing their seatbelts. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/26s6RENdOU
— Kaitlyn Chana (@KaitlynChana) July 2, 2017
Xavien Hamm, 23, was tested to see if he had alcohol in his system, meanwhile the results aren’t back yet. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/7AzcZULcny
— Kaitlyn Chana (@KaitlynChana) July 2, 2017
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