Skip to main content
Clear icon
43º

Shands Bridge reopens after being shut down due to crash, fuel spill

Major vehicle crash on Shands Bridge on SR 16 (St. Johns County Fire Rescue, Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The Shands Bridge is back open after being shut down due to a crash and a fuel spill, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.

Florida Highway Patrol said a 44-year-old woman driving a pickup truck was traveling east on the bridge and a tractor-trailer was traveling west.

Recommended Videos



Officials said the woman failed to maintain a single lane and the front left fender struck the left front fender of the tractor-trailer.

The woman was transported to a local trauma center in stable condition by Clay County Fire Rescue and the driver of the tractor-trailer didn’t have any injuries.

The investigation is still pending.


About the Author
Jonathan Lundy headshot

Hailing from Detroit, Jonathan is excited to start his media career at News4JAX in November 2023. He is passionate about telling stories that matter to the community and he is honored to serve Jacksonville.

Loading...