A woman was taken to the hospital when the Honda CR-V she was driving was hit by an oncoming minivan and overturned on Atlantic Blvd. and Art Museum Drive.
The impact took out an electrical box that supplies power to the intersection. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office had to direct traffic at the scene.
Action News Jax reporter Erica Bennett was live on the scene and Tweeted these updates:
Holy moly! Car crash at Atlantic Blvd./Art Museum Dr. = this. Two vehicles. One person taken to hospital. pic.twitter.com/CypGanqNn1
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) March 14, 2016
Despite how bad it looks, I'm told the woman in the overturned car was conscious when transported to the hospital.
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) March 14, 2016
The overturned car took out this utility box. In result, the traffic light is out; an officer is directing cars. pic.twitter.com/62r9hVwjzR
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) March 14, 2016
This is a high traffic area. There's a Speedway Gas Station/Dunkin' Donuts on the corner.
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) March 14, 2016
Office directing traffic. Doesn't look like the street light will be fixed anytime soon. pic.twitter.com/Ofsg3rGaTo
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) March 14, 2016
Worker from the City's Public Works Department is working on the traffic light cabinet. 🚦 pic.twitter.com/7HSiZemdv1
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) March 14, 2016
UPDATE: JSO officer says both women involved have minor injuries -- even the one in the overturned car. That's great news!
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) March 14, 2016
Overturned car is now up on a tow truck bed -- meaning it should be hauled off soon. pic.twitter.com/Hd25JFbZv9
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) March 14, 2016
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