FHP: Flagler County deputy injured when motorcycle hit by car on I-95 in St. Johns County

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol reported that a Flagler County deputy was injured in a motorcycle crash on I-95 in St. Johns County.

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According to a spokesperson with FHP, at around 8:34 a.m., a Flagler County deputy was riding a patrol motorcycle near mile marker 314 when he was hit by a sedan in the official use U-turn lane.

The deputy was ejected from his bike and sustained serious injuries. He was transported to HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville for treatment.

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FHP said the 18-years-old sedan driver from Jacksonville didn’t have clearance to be in the official use U-turn lane.

The left lane of I-95 southbound is still blocked due to FHP conducting its investigation.

Action News Jax will continue to follow the story and will update you as events unfold.

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