Local

Man killed after vehicle fire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and Jacksonville Fire Rescue found a man dead next to pickup truck fire early Thursday morning.

JSO and JFRD responded around 1:15 a.m. to the 5700 block of Lenox Avenue at Pugh's Automotive.

Police and firefighters found a pickup truck engulfed in flames. According to police at the scene, a man was found dead outside of the truck with burns to the majority of his body.

There is no foul play suspected and JSO says, "This is a tragic accident."


The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire and the medical examiner's office is examining the cause of death.

For breaking news on the go, download the Action News Mobile App for Apple and Android.

Sign up for Action News Email Alerts.


”Draft Draft Night in Duval: Thursday at 7PM on FOX30

Most Read