Police said the driver of a motorcycle died after colliding with an SUV at the intersection of 16th St. E. and North Main Street near the city’s Springfield area.
The accident, which occurred about 8 p.m., happened after the driver of the SUV headed in the opposite direction attempted to make a left turn.
The motorcyclist was a man in his 20s, police said. The SUV’s driver was a man in his mid-50s, who did not appear to be driving under the influence - though the investigation is continuing.
Police said this marked the 13th motorcyclist fatality of 2026. This time last year, police said there had been 25 fatalities involving motorcyclists.
Actions News Jax will be updating with more information following tonight’s briefing.
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