Jacksonville, FL (October 7, 2024) – A wrong-way crash happened in Jacksonville on Sunday morning, October 6, that took two lives and injured three others. The Florida Highway Patrol reports the incident took place when a 25-year-old woman from Jacksonville with four children in the vehicle was headed south on I-95. The group was traveling near Pecan Park Road when the front of their vehicle was involved in a head-on crash with another SUV.
The woman and a 3-year-old girl lost their lives in the accident. Three children suffered injuries, including a 5-year-old girl, a 2-year-old girl, and a 1-year-old boy. The driver of the other SUV was identified as a 42-year-old man from Jacksonville who suffered serious injuries. All northbound lanes of the interstate were closed for several hours, causing significant delays in traffic. Police in Jacksonville continue to investigate the incident.
We want to offer our sincere sympathies to the families of the deceased victims.
Florida Traffic Collisions
A traffic collision in Florida is estimated to occur approximately once every 84 seconds, or over 1,000 times per day. Approximately 400,000 traffic accidents occur annually in Florida. Due to its high accident fatality rate, Florida is ranked as one of the most dangerous states to travel through.
According to statistical information provided by A Safer Florida, more than 10,000 motorcycle collisions occurred in the Sunshine State in 2022. These Florida motorcycle accidents caused 574 rider fatalities and over 100 passenger deaths. Additionally, over 8,000 people sustained injuries in these accidents.
Being injured in a Florida car accident can be a very frightening, draining, and stressful experience. You could be dealing with a multitude of different issues after your involvement in a car crash in Florida. Debilitating pain could result from being injured in an incident of this magnitude, as well as mental stress and anguish depending on the circumstances and severity of the wreck.
Contact a Jacksonville personal injury lawyer today to get started on your claim if you are under the impression that your injuries were caused by another person’s carelessness while on the road. The skilled and experienced Florida personal injury lawyers at Neufeld & Kleinberg, PA, have been successfully preserving and protecting the rights of those injured in Florida traffic accidents, as well as their family members, for decades and are passionate about providing our clients with the most significant compensation possible. We strive to assist you financially, mentally, and in any other way, you may require after you or someone you love were hurt by another person’s negligence.
The only thing worse than being hurt in a crash is having someone you love lose their life. A wrongful death lawyer can help you collect financial compensation for the losses and damages brought on by your family member’s accident. You may be facing outstanding funeral care costs and more related to your loved one’s passing, and you should not have to worry about money at a time like this.
Call our law firm today at 305-690-0617 for more information on how our legal team can help you through this trying time.
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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