Saturday night turned tragic on U.S. Highway 1 when a two-vehicle collision near the 14193 block of the roadway left one driver dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a vehicle attempting to exit a property tried to make a left turn onto the highway and moved into the path of an oncoming northbound car, leading to a broadside crash. The injured driver was taken to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
According to News4JAX, FHP reported that the driver of Vehicle 1 was attempting to leave the property and turn left to travel southbound on U.S. 1 when they "traveled into the path of a northbound driver." The front of Vehicle 2 hit the left side of Vehicle 1. Troopers said the driver of Vehicle 2 was rushed to HCA Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead.
Where The Crash Happened
Troopers said the wreck took place near the 14193 block of U.S. 1, a stretch lined with a mix of homes and businesses where cars are frequently turning in and out of driveways. Those access points can make left turns particularly risky. The injured driver was taken to HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, which lists its main campus at 3625 University Blvd S in Jacksonville.
Investigation
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and plans to release a full report once the inquiry is finished. Anyone with information about the collision was asked to contact FHP, according to News4JAX.
