At least one person died Monday night in a crash on Interstate 95 South near the Interstate 295 interchange in Jacksonville's Mandarin area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at approximately 9:12 p.m., and troopers were still investigating what caused it hours later.
The Florida Highway Patrol was investigating the deadly wreck near the I-295 south interchange, as reported by First Coast News. Separately, according to News4JAX, the Florida Highway Patrol was responding to the incident around 9:15 p.m. Monday. Action News Jax reported that police said at least one person was dead at the scene, with the Florida Highway Patrol and rescue crews responding to the crash at the interchange.
Conflicting Reports on How Many Lanes Closed
Exactly how much of the highway shut down remains unclear, with accounts differing. First Coast News reported that two left lanes were closed following the crash, and the News4JAX report similarly stated that two southbound lanes were closed. Action News Jax, however, reported that the Florida Highway Patrol said all lanes were closed. Hoodline could not independently verify which account was accurate.
Details beyond the fatality also remained scarce as of Monday night. Action News Jax reported there was no additional information available about the cause of the crash, the number of vehicles involved, or the extent of the injuries. First Coast News similarly reported that the number of vehicles involved and the number of people hurt in the crash were both unclear.
Delays Expected While Crews Work the Scene
Drivers in the area were urged to brace for a slow commute. News4JAX reported that drivers should expect delays in the area, and First Coast News likewise noted that traffic was expected to experience delays while first responders worked the scene near Mandarin. The crash site sits along a heavily traveled stretch of I-95 South where it meets I-295, a junction that regularly carries significant commuter and commercial traffic through Jacksonville.
No further details on the cause of the crash, the number of vehicles involved, or the full scope of injuries had been released as of the latest reporting. Hoodline will update this story as the Florida Highway Patrol releases additional information.
