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18-year-old dies after being hit by semi-truck on I-95 in St. Johns County

Crash on I-95 southbound (FDOT)

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – An 18-year-old man died Saturday night after he was struck by a semi-truck southbound on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Around 11:35 p.m., the 18-year-old was driving a pickup truck on I-95 when it ran off the road onto the right shoulder. The driver then crossed all lanes before crashing into the center guardrail, according to the FHP report.

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Following the crash, the driver exited his truck and began walking across the interstate.

That’s when a 47-year-old woman driving a semi-truck hit and killed the 18-year-old driver.

FHP said it’s unclear why the man started walking across the interstate.


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