JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has reported a single vehicle traffic fatality at Monument and McCormick Road.
Just before 10 p.m. Wednesday night, the victim, a 31-year-old man, was driving his Dodge Challenger southbound on Monument Road.
As the driver attempted to pass multiple vehicles, he lost control of the car and struck a tree in the median.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Early indications are the speed and wet roadway which may have been potential contributions to the crash.
This crash marks the 106th traffic fatality in Duval County this year.
Only one vehicle was involved in this crash, with only the driver inside.
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