Local

JSO: Deadly accident on Wonderwood Expressway

Duval Touch a Truck Sponsor

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A traffic crash earlier this afternoon resulted in the death of one person on the Wonderwood Expressway.

>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<

[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]

According to JSO, an elderly man was riding an antique motorcycle eastbound on the Wonderwood Expressway.

A male, driving a Toyota, struck the rear of the motorcycle, causing the elderly man to get thrown off. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department pronounced the man dead upon arrival.

The driver of the Toyota remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators, no indicators of impairment were reported.

The Wonderwood Expressway eastbound is closed at Girvin Rd. and will remain shut down for another hour as detectives conduct the on-scene investigation

This is the 151st traffic fatality this year in Duval County, and the 29th involving a motorcycle.

Action News Jax previously told you about this accident, stating that JFRD warned about delays expected delays in the area.

[SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]

Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.

Tate Rosenberg

Tate Rosenberg, Action News Jax

Tate Rosenberg is a Content Creator/Coordinator for Action News Jax.

0