One dead, another critical after fiery head-on crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, there was a reported crash on South Bowden Circle and Buckhead Road.

JSO responded to a head-on collision that involved three vehicles on Bowden Road.

One person has been confirmed dead and another has been transported in life-threatening condition. JSO said there was one other victim who was not transported and had no injuries.

JSO said traffic homicide is on the scene

Gordan Kistler lives nearby and went outside to warn drivers of the crash.

“I’ve been noticing a lot of traffic coming in and out in and out in and out,” he said. “And that’s when I came out and noticed that they had the roads blocked off.”

JSO said one of the vehicles was fully engulfed in flames.

A person on scene told Action News Jax the crash may have been the result of a car chase. Investigators said that may be true, but could not confirm at the time of the briefing.

No citations had been given, and no one had been arrested.

#UPDATE per @JSOPIO:

- Crash with life threatening injuries at S Bowden Cir and Buckhead Rd.
- 7300 Bowden Rd will be closed east and west bound from Bowden Rd S. to Glendyne Place for several hours during investigation.
- Alt. route is Parental Home Rd.@ActionNewsJax https://t.co/dtTV3tJIak
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) March 10, 2019

#BREAKING: Heavy police presence near 7500 Bowden Road in #Jacksonville. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/2WDKZr5WnB
— Ryan Nelson (@RyanANJax) March 10, 2019