A 20-year-old motorcyclist from Texas was killed Friday when his bike struck the back of a semi-tractor on Interstate 295 near Main Street in Jacksonville, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the rider was pronounced dead at the scene, while the semi-truck driver, described as a 51-year-old Jacksonville man, was not injured. In its preliminary account, FHP said the motorcyclist "failed to observe" the truck before rear-ending it.
As reported by First Coast News, which cited the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Friday, April 17, 2026, on the northbound side of I-295 near the Main Street interchange. The outlet noted that troopers have not released the names of the people involved and that the collision remains under investigation.
Crash details
First Coast News reported that lanes were briefly shut down while troopers and emergency crews worked the scene, which caused delays for drivers in the area. Authorities have not said whether speed, impairment, or mechanical problems played any role in the wreck. FHP investigators are continuing their work and are expected to release more information as it becomes available.
How to request the official report
The Florida Highway Patrol is leading the active investigation. Anyone who saw the crash or needs an official copy of the crash report can contact FHP directly or request records through the state crash portal. For details on how to order records, visit the Florida Highway Patrol contact page at FLHSMV Contact FHP or the state portal at FloridaCrashPortal.gov.
