CLAY COUNTY, Fla — Clay County Fire Rescue and the Orange Park Police Department have both responded to a fatal car crash on the Southbound lanes of Highway 17, just north of Doctors Lake Bridge.
Update 12:48 p.m. EDT July 9:
Florida Highway Patrol
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UPDATE 9:53 a.m. EDT July 9:
Lanes are now open and FHP is on the scene. Lanes may briefly close for investigations; but traffic is flowing. Orange Park Police Department says to expect congestion and to continue to avoid the area.
Original report:
Authorities urge drivers to avoid this area as they have stopped all traffic.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as new information is released.
Crews are responding to a motor vehicle accident at the 2600 block of PARK AV.Please avoid this area. Anticipate lane closures.
— Clay County Fire Rescue (@ClayFireRescue) July 9, 2022
BREAKING: We are working a fatal traffic accident on southbound 17 just north of Doctors Lake Bridge. Please avoid the area as traffic is stopped. @FCN2go @wjxt4 @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews
— Orange Park Police (@OPPoliceDept) July 9, 2022
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