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FHP seeking leads in Clay County crash that killed a 7-month-old infant

UPDATE: The Florida Highway Patrol is asking anyone with information about a deadly accident that occurred in Clay County on Sunday, December 16th to contact them.

Monday update:

A spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol has confirmed Sophie Grace Leon Friesenhahn has passed away.

Original story: Florida state lawmakers are working on a push to criminalize certain crashes.

Sunday, Action News Jax told you about a Clay County wreck that put an infant in critical condition. Florida Highway Patrol says six people, total, were taken to the hospital.

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“I heard screeching tires and just boom,” said Kelly Richardson, who was involved in the crash at Blanding Blvd and College Drive in Orange Park.  “And then I remember hitting my head on the passenger window.”

Richardson said she suffered a concussion in that crash.

“It was horrific,” Richardson said.  “Very sad.”

Richardson supports a new push to protect the most vulnerable among us on Florida roads, Senate Bill 158.

It states a driver who commits a moving violation that causes a serious injury to a "Vulnerable Road User" would face a second-degree misdemeanor, a fine of at least $1,500, 30 days without a license, 30 days of house arrest, and they’d have to take a driver-improvement course.

If there's a death, the driver faces a first-degree misdemeanor, a fine of at least $5,000, 180 days of house arrest, and a one-year license suspension. They'd also have to take a driver-improvement class, in addition to any criminal penalties.

The bill defines a vulnerable road user as pedestrian, road worker, bicyclist, motorcyclist, moped user, or a person riding an animal.  It would also apply to those on a farm tractor, skateboard (or skates), horse and carriage, electronic mobility device or wheelchair.

“I agree with it, especially if it comes to distracted driving, if you’re texting or under the influence of anything, absolutely,” Richardson said.  “I think it should be approved and passed.”

Today, crashes are a civil matter and only become criminal in an intentional act or if the driver is impaired.

If passed, it would take effect July 1, 2019.

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