7:06 a.m. Sept. 5 --
A 22-vehicle crash on I-95 southbound has killed one person and hurt 13 others in Nassau County near mile marker 374.
1 dead 13 hurt in 22 vehicle crash on SB95 near Yulee #anjaxbreaking @WOKVNews @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/qBKjAStwCF
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 5, 2017
The Florida Highway Patrol said a semi-driver slammed into a back-up already on the road after a separate two-car crash in the south-bound lanes near Yulee, causing a larger scene.
Troopers say driver of that semi is cooperating with them and it does not appear that drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crashes, but they are not ruling out other possibilities like distracted driving.
Troopers say this is the semi responsible for the chain reaction Crash on SB95 pic.twitter.com/IcOmucTaZv
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 5, 2017
FHP said the person who died hasn’t been identified yet.
Car with fatality in 22 vehicle crash on SB95. Unclear if others in it. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/WyDvjfzxcY
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 5, 2017
FHP- Secondary collision had the fatality. Semi Driver cooperating, no signs of impairment, will be a lengthy investigation. Photo- FHP pic.twitter.com/aNJjk1mdAW
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 5, 2017
13 others were injured.
“At this time we don’t think alcohol or controlled substance was a factor, but we want to make sure we cover all of our bases whether driver distraction of fatigue,” said Sgt. Dylan Bryan.
FHP was expecting to re-open the southbound lanes around 6 a.m. Tuesday, but they didn't open until just after 7 a.m.
Traffic is still backed up and troopers recommend using U.S. 17 as an alternate route.
SB 95 near Yulee appears to remain closed after deadly 22 vehicle crash. 1 dead, 13 hurt. Photo FHP- pic.twitter.com/qvrxpirmQ5
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 5, 2017
SB lanes on 95 near Yulee appear to be open again after deadly crash. pic.twitter.com/mgidOMg8Fw
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 5, 2017
Backup on SR 200 for vehicles trying to get on SB 95. Highway appears to be reopen now. @ActionTraffic @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/qIleFh7TWo
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) September 5, 2017
Original Story --
The Florida Highway Patrol said at least one person has died in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 southbound in Nassau County.
The crash happened before 10:45 p.m. near the State Road 200 exit on I-95.
Multi-vehicle Fatal crash. 95 SB @ MM373. Road blocked. One fatal. Numerous transported. Seek other route. More info to follow. pic.twitter.com/ZhivoelUfc
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) September 5, 2017
FHP said more than 20 vehicles were involved in the crash and 13 people were taken to a hospital. The road was blocked due to the crash.
95@MM373: Approx. 20+ vehicles involved. 13 people transported. Unknown conditions.
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) September 5, 2017
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