Jacksonville police say Dames Point Bridge back open; FHP says man was killed in crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Dames Point Bridge reopened just before noon after a deadly crash shut it down for hours on Wednesday morning.

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According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 5 a.m.

A 50-year-old man was in his disabled car in the left lane when he was hit by another car.

He was taken to a local hospital, where he died. No one else was hurt in the crash.

UPDATE 8:27 a.m.- Authorities are saying there are 2 other crashes on I-295 North.

The first crash is at I-95 southbound and involves a fuel spill. JFRD said it’s hazmat team is enroute.

The second crash is blocking all northbound lanes at Merrill Road, according to FDOT.

UPDATE 6:25 a.m.- FHP confirmed that the crash on the Dames Point Bridge is deadly.

Deadly crash on Dames Point Bridge

Original story below:

Florida Highway Patrol said the northbound side of the Dames Point Bridge is blocked due to a crash.

Action News Jax confirmed that Florida Highway Patrol, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department are all at the scene.

JFRD said that one person is currently trapped with critical injuries, and FHP reported that it got the initial call about the crash at 4:47 a.m.

JSO said that due to the nature of the crash, the northbound side of the bridge will be closed for an unknown amount of time, and drivers will need to exit at Merrill Road.

Action News Jax’s Marithza Ross is following traffic updates live for you on air and will provide updates as she gets them.

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