Jacksonville — Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a motorcycle crash in St Johns County that sent one man to the hospital via helicopter.
SJC Sheriff deputies are redirecting traffic along SR-13 North. On the map, the red line shows heavy traffic in the area. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/zbahizj7ws
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) February 5, 2019
St John County Sheriff’s Office says the crash involved a motorcycle and a pick-up truck on State Road 13 at Collier Road by Trout Creek Park.
According to the crash reporter from Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was going south on State Road 13 approaching Collier. The pick-up truck was stopped in traffic.
Troopers say the motorcyclist didn’t notice the standstill and crashed into the back of the pick-up truck. The report says the motorcyclist was thrown from the bike and onto the road.
TRAFFIC ALERT: SR 13N at Collier Road by Trout Creek Park is closed due to a traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a pick up truck.
— SJSO (@SJSOPIO) February 5, 2019
Traffic is being stopped NB at Wards Creek and SB at the Shands Bridge split. Use this to help you find an alternate route, Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/VbvIeWYuGe
The Sheriff’s Office says traffic was stopped northbound at Wards Creek and southbound at the Shands Bridge split. It has since reopened. Troopers say charges are pending further investigation.
The motorcycle/truck crash happened nearly two miles ahead of here at SR-13 N, but sheriff deputies are diverting traffic while @FHPJacksonville investigates. We know at least one person was hurt and flown to a local hospital. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/nqLmdjbNWv
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) February 5, 2019
