JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The driver of an SUV that was travelling at a high-rate of speed died after colliding with a stopped JTA bus Friday night on Beach Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Lt. Mana, with the Sheriff’s Office, said the crash happened at about 7:50 p.m. He said the bus, which was traveling eastbound, had stopped at a bus stop to let passengers out.
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Mana said the SUV, which was also traveling east, collided with the rear of the bus. He said two men were in the SUV and that both were transported to a hospital for treatment of critical injuries. Mana said the driver later died from his injuries.
The JTA bus was said to have four occupants, and Mana said one person sustained minor injuries.
“The driver of the JTA bus was properly stopped at the bus stop,” Mana added. “The hazard lights were turned on. So he definitely was not at fault.”
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the crash affected traffic between Bridgewater Circle and Boulevard Court. Traffic was being re-rerouted onto Carmichael Avenue.