Jacksonville, Fl — A deadly crash on the I-295 West Beltway at Wilson Boulevard closed southbound lanes for more than six hours, causing early morning travel delays.

Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before 3:00 am. A man from Georgia was driving an SUV when he lost control and hit several trees.

The driver was thrown out of the SUV and was struck by at least two other vehicles.

He was pronounced dead at the scene by JFRD. The driver has yet to be identified at this time.

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