Three people killed minutes apart in Duval, St. Johns County crashes

FLORIDA — Florida Highway Patrol Jacksonville reported two deadly crashes Monday morning in Duval and St. Johns County.

Troopers tweeted the first incident saying it was on Jacksonville’s Northside. Around 1 a.m., a 46-year-old man was killed during a hit-and-run on US-17 and Zoo Parkway. The make and model of the car was not released.

About 30 minutes later, another deadly crash was reported in St. Johns County. FHP says a man driving a white Ford transit on A1A crossed over into the other lane hitting a gray Honda Element.

Both men died on impact. The victims have been identified as a 42-year-old from Ohio and a 29-year-old from Atlantic Beach. The 42-year-old was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt.

This is a developing story and there will be updates as more information comes in. Listen to Jacksonville’s Morning News on 104.5 FM live for potential traffic impacts.

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