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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on I-295 near Merrill Road on Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed.
The motorcycle collided with a tree around 1:30 p.m.
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FHP says the rider, a 26-year-old man, lost control of the motorcycle for unknown reasons and traveled onto the grassy shoulder before it went over the on-ramp and into the tree.
The rider died at the scene.
The crash caused delays in the area and drivers were encouraged to seek an alternate route.
Duval County Fatal Crash. Merrill Road at I-295. Motorcycle versus Tree. Rider pronounced deceased at scene. Please seek alternate route. Expect delays in area. pic.twitter.com/ys9pFpPXvY
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) August 10, 2022
This is a developing story that will be updated once more information becomes available.
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