JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Traffic responders have cleared the scene of two crashes on J. Turner Butler Boulevard.
The first crash occurred on the eastbound side near Kernan Boulevard before 6:40 p.m. The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed at least one person was killed in the wreck.
All eastbound lanes were blocked for hours.
Updated: Multi-vehicle crash in Duval County on SR-202 / Butler Blvd East, ramp to San Pablo Rd. All lanes blocked. Last updated at 07:48 PM. https://t.co/kHMNN7lC5m
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A News4JAX viewer who did not want to give their name said he and his wife called 911 about a disabled vehicle in the exact location of the crash 14 minutes before.
It’s not clear if the parked car was involved in the crash that left at least one person dead. Information is limited, but News4JAX expects to learn more when FHP releases its crash report later tonight.
A second, unrelated crash happened on J. Turner Butler Boulevard about an hour later - sometime before 7:50. Police have blocked off the westbound exit ramp to Southside Boulevard.
Drivers should expect delays and seek an alternate route where available.