Duval County Traffic
Breaking News Overnight: Jacksonville woman, 3-year-old boy killed after SUV strikes tree and catches fire on Interstate 295
A Jacksonville woman and a 3-year-old boy died Thursday night after their SUV veered off Interstate 295 and struck a tree before catching fire. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the vehicle leaving the roadway.
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From the Florida Highway Patrol and Staff Reports
A Jacksonville woman and a 3-year-old boy were killed Thursday night after their sport utility vehicle veered off Interstate 295 and struck a tree before catching fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 10:35 pm on the northbound Interstate 295 near mile marker 37 in Duval County.
According to FHP, a black Jeep was traveling north when it veered off the roadway for unknown reasons. The SUV continued off the highway until it collided with a tree.
Troopers said the vehicle became engulfed in flames following the impact.
The 42-year-old Jacksonville woman driving the SUV and her 3-year-old male passenger, also from Jacksonville, were both pronounced dead at the scene.
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the crash.
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