Deadly crash on Buckman Bridge causes morning gridlock

Jacksonville, FL — This morning drivers were stuck in extensive delays trying to leave Orange Park using the I-295 West Beltway SB.  Reports first came in around 7am of crash in the left lane before the hump of the bridge.  Florida Highway Patrol troopers said 27-year-old Rashelle Kirsch died. She had lost control of her SUV for unknown reasons.

Soon after, emergency personnel arrived and blocked off the two inside lanes of the Buckman Bridge.

The crash caused extensive delays to stretch back for miles, and drivers were delayed for over an hour during the morning rush.  All lanes were reopened to traffic around 10:00 a.m.  No other vehicles were were involved in the crash.