Police say a tractor trailer slammed into stopped traffic, leading to a large pileup involving at least 22 vehicles.
The accident happened on September 4th in Nassau County, Florida.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, on Monday evening, a two-car accident caused a traffic backup on I-95 south near Yulee.
At approximately 10:45 p.m., a tractor trailer was unable to brake in time to avoid traffic and crashed into the line of stopped vehicles, reported Action News Jax.
#anjaxbreaking 1 dead in 22 vehicle crash on SB 95 near Yulee. @WOKVNews @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/Vnj5fO0TbK
— Cole Heath (@ColeANjax) September 5, 2017
All SB lanes blocked. This is a secondary crash. 22 vehicles involved. Alternate route is US 17. pic.twitter.com/pewLrUzRly
— FHPJacksonville (@FhpJacksonville) September 5, 2017
22 vehicles, including three tractor trailers, were involved in the accident.
The incident killed one motorist and injured 13.
The truck driver was not injured in the incident and is currently cooperating with the police investigation.
Troopers say this is the semi responsible for the chain reaction Crash on SB95 pic.twitter.com/IcOmucTaZv
— Cole Heath (@ColeANjax) September 5, 2017
“At this time, we don’t think alcohol or controlled substance was a factor,” said Sgt. Bryan Dylan
“But we want to make sure we cover all of our bases [such as] driver distraction or fatigue,” said Dylan.
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Lanes back open. Expect delays as traffic resumes normal flow. pic.twitter.com/Gn4txc6dB9— FHPJacksonville (@FhpJacksonville) September 5, 2017
The southbound lanes of I-95 were closed until approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning.
The identity of the truck driver, as well the identity of the person killed, have not yet been released.
