JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE 10:30 A.M.: The driver of the firetruck, Daniel Arms, 53, was transported to UF Health Jacksonville with severe injuries.
Today was not a good day for JFRD...major prayers for Captain Daniel Arms...the only one in this vehicle when it left the highway this morning...he is in stable but serious condition...please keep our whole family in your thoughts & prayers...#jfrd #teamwork #prayers @CityofJax pic.twitter.com/xvrnOrVz1D
— MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) September 15, 2019
He was traveling eastbound on I-10, west of Lenox Avenue, when he failed to maintain control of the vehicle. This caused the truck to veer right.
The truck drove onto the shoulder and collided with the guardrail. The truck then continued through the guardrail and into the grass shoulder.
Briefing from Chief Keith Powers regarding the accident of engine 32 and its members today on I10. #prayers @CityofJax pic.twitter.com/fANJhieYgz
— MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) September 15, 2019
A JFRD truck is overturned on I-10 near Lenox Avenue.
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