Nassau County, FL – Fatal Crash on I-95 near MM 381 Claims Lives of 3 Minors and Leaves 4 Others Severely Injured

Nassau County, FL (July 1, 2023) – Tragedy struck on Saturday morning, July 1, 2023, in Nassau County when a collision on Interstate 95 claimed the lives of two children and a teenager, while several others sustained severe injuries.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 7 a.m. as a car and a sports utility vehicle were traveling south on I-95 near mile marker 381, close to the Georgia state line.

For reasons still unknown, the car decelerated or came to a stop while crossing the bridge that separates Florida and Georgia, resulting in a collision with the SUV, which was unable to avoid the accident.

The car’s driver, a 24-year-old from Bayshore, New York, is currently in serious condition. The remaining passengers, including a 47-year-old and a 14-year-old, are in critical condition. Tragically, three minors aged 10, 12, and 14, who were riding in the car, lost their lives in the collision.

The driver of the SUV, a 23-year-old from Apex, North Carolina, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Following the crash, lanes were closed for an extended period, causing significant traffic congestion. However, the lanes have since reopened.

Our thoughts and sympathies go out to all those affected by this devastating accident, and we hope for the swift recovery of the injured individuals.