Murray Hill residents who live on Post Street said they are living in fear because of a curve they claim is dangerous.
The curve is at the intersection of Post and Hamilton streets and is in a school zone.
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On Sunday night, a car lost control around the bend and knocked over a family’s fence before taking out a sign and concrete barriers.
Danielle Colley said it’s the sixth time a car has crashed on her family's property. She said they family is considering moving.
“I’m worried for my life, for my family’s life, for anybody else in the community,” Colley said.
Neighbors said they’ve asked the Florida Department of Transportation to put rumble strips and reflecting lights on the road.
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Dr. Kai Kafferly claimed cars go well above the speed limit around the curve.
“People have got to slow down and read the signs,” Kafferly said. “I worry about the kids getting hit by a car.”
Colley said the FDOT was conducting a traffic safety study on the road.
Action News Jax contacted the FDOT for a copy of the study and the findings. A spokesperson for the agency said it’s looking into the request.
The latest crash happened Sunday night. A car lost control around the curve and knocked over a neighbor's fence. The homeowner says it's the sixth time a car has ended up on her property. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/kvexnVlg2s
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