Tree struck by motorist who veered off road is blocking Philips Highway near I-95

Florida Highway Patrol said the tree fell across the northbound side of Philips Highway near the Avenues Mall at about 8:15 p.m.

Tree stuck by motorist block Philips Highway near I-95.

By Doug Filaroski

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A driver involved in a crash veered off the road and struck a tree that is blocking Philips Highway north near I-95.

The accident near the Avenues Mall about 8:15 p.m. on Thursday left two lanes of the highway closed, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The agency did not say how many, if any, other vehicles were involved, but did say that no one was injured in the crash.

Crews were on scene at about 8:30 p.m. removing the tree and attempting to fully reopen the highway.

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