Jacksonville, FL (October 5, 2024) – A teenage boy lost his life and three other teens were hurt in a crash on J Turner Butler Boulevard on Friday night, October 4.
Information provided by the Florida Highway Patrol shows the incident occurred at around 10:00 p.m. when a Lexus GS, a Dodge Charger and a Genesis GV70 were headed west on JTB at Southside Boulevard when the Lexus and the Charger were involved in a collision. The Charger then collided with the Genesis. The Florida Highway Patrol reports the Lexus rolled several times and one of the passengers was thrown from the vehicle. The passenger was identified as a 15-year-old boy from Jacksonville who died in the accident.
The Lexus’s driver, a 16-year-old resident of Jacksonville, suffered serious injuries. Two other passengers, a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old, also suffered serious injuries in the accident. The Dodge Charger was operated by a man from Middleburg, age 27, who suffered minor injuries. The driver of the Genesis was identified as a 51-year-old from Jacksonville who also suffered minor injuries. All westbound lanes of JTB near Belfort Road were shut down for several hours due to the accident. Police in Jacksonville continue to investigate the incident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. We also hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.
Florida Car Accidents
Traffic accidents in Florida are extremely common. On average, the state sees over 400,000 vehicle collisions per year. Of these incidents, over 150,000 people sustain injuries while more than 3,200 lose their lives. Auto accidents are a serious problem in the United States and have become more prevalent in the past ten years.
Driver negligence causes the majority of auto accidents in the United States. Drivers who are distracted, fatigued, and intoxicated cause millions of traffic collisions every year in the US. In Florida, the leading cause of car wrecks is speeding, a hazardous form of driver negligence. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that over 90% of vehicle wrecks reported in the United States are the result of driver negligence.
When you or someone you love is hurt by a negligent driver, it can be overwhelmingly stressful. Your injuries may be painful and debilitating, keeping you from working and living your life the way you’re used to. You may be wondering where you can turn for help, especially if the crash that caused your injuries was the fault of another person.
You need to contact a personal injury lawyer if you were injured in a car wreck caused by negligence. The only thing worse than being hurt in a crash is losing someone you love in the same manner. A wrongful death attorney in Jacksonville can help you file a wrongful death claim so you can get financial compensation for the damages related to your loved one’s accident.
When a negligent driver causes an auto crash that injures other people, those injured victims and their loved ones are often eligible to collect financial compensation that helps pay for the cost of medical care, vehicle repairs, funeral costs, and more. The wages you lose while you’re stuck in the hospital may be able to be reimbursed to you. You may even qualify for compensation for the pain and suffering you endured, depending on the nature of your accident.
Contact the car crash lawyers at Neufeld and Kleinberg, PA, if you have just lost a loved one in a tragic and unexpected car wreck. You can reach our law office at 305-690-0617 to speak with our attorneys if you need help after a motor vehicle collision has dramatically claimed the life of a beloved family member.
Note: This article is intended for informational purposes only. Our dedicated team compiles accident news reports using a variety of trusted external sources, such as local news outlets, official police reports, social media updates, and eyewitness statements regarding incidents in Florida. While we strive for accuracy, the facts in this post have not been independently verified by our writers. If you identify any inaccuracies, please contact Neufeld & Kleinfeld, PA, immediately, and we will promptly address any corrections. Posts can also be removed upon request.
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