Two dead in Englewood crash; car plows into Firehouse Subs

By Rich Jones

August 16, 2023 at 11:13 am EDT

Car crash into Firehouse Subs leaves 2 dead

By Rich Jones

August 16, 2023 at 11:13 am EDT

Jacksonville, Fl — A car plows into the Firehouse Subs on University Blvd. and Terry Road in Englewood, killing both the driver and passenger.

The car burst into flames after the crash around 1:20 am Wednesday. Jacksonville police say the driver of a BMW lost control while traveling at a high rate of speed, crashing into the building.

Police did not offer any information about the victims on scene. The Firehouse Subs sustained significant damage as a result of the crash and fire.

JSO says this marks the 110th and 111th traffic deaths of the year.

This Firehouse Subs is the same location as a 2018 crash that killed a mother of three when she rounded the corner on her motorcycle.

Read: Mother of three crashes motorcycle into Jacksonville restaurant, dies

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***WARNING*** Graphic Content - Surveillance video of crash:

Rich Jones

Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.