The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating two deadly crashes in Jacksonville Tuesday morning.
Troopers said the first crash happened on I-295 northbound near New Kings Road at approximately 1:15 a.m.
Antuan Lenard Shaw, 33, of Tampa, Florida, the driver of a Nissan Sentra, died after he ran off the roadway "for an unknown reason," and hit the inside and outside barriers on I-295, FHP said.
His car collided with a Chevy Impala that was unable to avoid him and hit the left side of the car, according to authorities.
Troopers say a Jacksonville man identified as Antonio Christopher, 32, was driving the Impala and was seriously injured.
All northbound lanes were blocked on I-295 but have since reopened.
#NEW All northbound lanes just reopened following a deadly crash along I295 and Old Kings Rd. But traffic is still backed up, trying to work its way through. Stay cautious if you’re driving through this area this morning. @ActionNewsJax @ActionTraffic @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/ZFZaARtvem
— Elizabeth Pace (@PaceAnJax) February 19, 2019
FHP said a pedestrian was hit and killed in another crash at 1:39 a.m. on U.S. 90 at Otis Road in west Jacksonville.
The pedestrian, identified by troopers as Jason Stewart Ketchem, 31, of Jacksonville, died at the scene.
Crews just opened up U.S. 90 W after nearly 5 hours later. Traffic is starting to move through @ActionTraffic @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/PYCss1ixb8
— Alicia Tarancon (@AliciaANJax) February 19, 2019
FHP said he was was walking in a dark area of the roadway of U.S. 90 when he was hit by 21-year-old driver of a Chevy Silverado, who did not see him.
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