Jacksonville, FL — The Florida Highway Patrol reports a deadly crash on I-295 E. Beltway near Merrill Road. All lanes have now reopened after they were blocked for hours Wednesday morning.
A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officer was involved in the crash. According to JSO, One person died in the crash that involved four cars, including a JSO patrol car. Police say the officer and and another person were taken to the hospital and they are expected to survive their injuries.
We’re told a car going north on the East Beltway crossed over into the southbound side of the road.
The crash remains under investigation.
This is a a look at fatal crash on 295 NB right before you cross the Dames Point Bridge. We noticed at least 4 vehicles involved including a badly damaged JSO SUV @ActionNewsJax @ActionTraffic @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/FfF2uZBoYs
— Alicia Tarancon (@AliciaANJax) April 15, 2020
Traffic backed up on 295 NB just before the Dames Pointe Bridge after reports of a fatal crash. @ActionNewsJax @ActionTraffic @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/6ScmS6eYdF
— Alicia Tarancon (@AliciaANJax) April 15, 2020
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on the I-295 E Bwy SB at Merrill Rd blocking all lanes. The Merrill Rd exit is open, or you can take Heckscher. #WOKVtraffic #FL511 pic.twitter.com/8GswoxZtF9
— Brian Reilly (@Brian_WOKV) April 15, 2020
710am- FHP confirms a fatality crash 295 SB at Merrill Road...all SB lanes are blocked and will be for awhile...avoid the area @wokvnews #ANJTraffic pic.twitter.com/IUp2tNEa0Y
— Action Traffic (@ActionTraffic) April 15, 2020
