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Fatal crash on I-95 SB in Flagler County leaves Jacksonville truck driver dead

Jacksonville, FL — A Jacksonville truck driver is dead following an early morning crash on I-95 southbound near Matanzas Woods Parkway in Palm Coast.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an 18-year-old female from Palm Coast was driving a sedan in the center lane on I-95 south, directly behind the semi-truck.

Troopers say the teen got distracted by her phone and began to drift into the outside lane, before over-correcting the vehicle.

The front of the sedan then collided with the right rear side wheels of the semi, causing the truck driver to lose control and crash into the center median guardrail.

The crash prompted troopers to close all north and southbound lanes of I-95 for hours during the morning commute.

The truck driver, only described as a 56-year-old man from Jacksonville, was later pronounced dead.

At this time, it’s not clear if charges will be filed.

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