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UTV driver dies after rolling over hill on Jacksonville’s Northside

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The driver of a Polaris UTV died after the vehicle rolled over a hill on Jacksonville’s Northside Friday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Police said the woman driving the UTV climbed a sand hill near Eastport Road, and once she reached the top of the hill, the UTV turned to go back down. During the turn, the UTV rolled over.

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The driver and another woman were ejected from the vehicle, police said.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

This is the 173rd traffic fatality in Duval County this year, according to police.


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