– Semi-truck driver crashes onto railroad tracks below I-295 near Commonwealth
– FHP reports death of semi-truck driver after crashing onto railroad tracks near Commonwealth.

Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Semi-Truck Driver Killed in Jacksonville Crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A tragic accident occurred on Friday morning when a semi-truck driver lost control of his vehicle on Interstate 295 in Jacksonville, Florida. The truck veered off the road and crashed onto nearby railroad tracks, resulting in the death of the 61-year-old driver from Willis, Texas. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported that the driver was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

The fatal crash took place at approximately 10:41 a.m., causing the closure of all lanes of I-295 at Commonwealth Avenue as emergency personnel responded to the scene. Motorists were rerouted off I-295 onto Commonwealth, causing significant traffic disruptions. Fortunately, by late afternoon, the right lane reopened, partially alleviating the congestion.

The FHP stated that no other vehicles were involved in the incident, and the driver was the sole occupant of the semi-truck. It remains unclear what factors led to the driver losing control of the vehicle.

A spokesperson from CSX, the railway company responsible for the tracks the semi-truck fell onto, confirmed the incident. The spokesperson clarified that the affected track is an “industry track” primarily serving local businesses and not utilized for mainline or passenger operations. As a result, the disruption to train services was minimal, with fewer than one train passing through the track daily. CSX has a team ready to repair the damaged tracks once the FHP removes the truck from the scene.

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As investigations into the cause of the crash continue, authorities urge drivers to remain cautious and attentive on the road to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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1) Semi-truck driver dies after crashing onto railroad tracks below I-295 near Commonwealth, FHP says
2) Semi-truck driver fatally crashes onto railroad tracks below I-295 near Commonwealth, FHP reports.