JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Fire rescue used the “jaws of life” to remove a Clay County deputy from their patrol vehicle early Thursday morning after a crash at Beach Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff Road.
The crash happened at 4:40 a.m. and closed all westbound lanes. All lanes have since been reopened.
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The dump truck driver was making a turn and hit the front driver side door of the patrol car, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
JSO said the Clay County deputy was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries but is alert and conscious. The dump truck driver was not injured.
A traffic investigation is still underway.
Sheriff Michelle cook posted on Facebook thanking JSO for a quick response.
“Please keep our deputy in your thoughts and prayers. His condition will be updated as more information becomes available,” Cook said. “Thank you Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department your quick response!”
DUVAL | Crash on Beach Blvd. at St. Johns Bluff Rd. @JSOPIO says EB and WB lanes are blocked at this time. @THEJFRD says one person is trapped, so expect delays in this area. Take Atlantic or JTB as alternate routes until further notice. #PringlePatrol #FL511 @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/XgjO04GGQb
— Lena Pringle (@WJXTLenaPringle) December 16, 2021
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨: Serious crash at intersection of Beach Blvd and St. Johns Bluff Road. All lanes heading west on Beach Blvd are closed. At least one person has been taken to a hospital with serious injuries. We expect to learn more from @JSOPIO at 6:30. @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/n6W4LpKo16
— Aaron Farrar (@aaronfarrarNews) December 16, 2021