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Jacksonville, FL (August 11, 2026) — A pedestrian was killed after a vehicle left northbound Interstate 95 and reached Lem Turner Road in Jacksonville on Sunday, August 9.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the vehicle traveled off the interstate, crossed the shoulder, went down an embankment, and continued onto Lem Turner Road. The pedestrian was walking on the sidewalk when the vehicle struck them. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead.
FHP also reported that another person was taken to a hospital. Troopers did not provide that person’s condition in the source. Authorities clarified the fatality after an earlier account contained conflicting information about who had died.
The cause of the collision remains under review. We extend our condolences to the pedestrian’s family and loved ones and hope the injured person recovers.
Where the Crash Happened: I-95 and Lem Turner Rd
The location described by Florida Highway Patrol includes northbound Interstate 95, its shoulder, an embankment, and Lem Turner Road below or alongside the interstate corridor. The source also confirms that a sidewalk runs along Lem Turner Road in the area of the collision.
That combination places a limited-access interstate and a pedestrian-accessible surface road within the same immediate roadway environment. The source does not provide additional details about barriers, traffic controls, or the exact configuration of the interchange.
What We Know
- The crash happened Sunday evening.
- Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
- The vehicle was traveling on northbound Interstate 95 before leaving the interstate.
- A pedestrian on the Lem Turner Road sidewalk was fatally injured.
- Another person was taken to a hospital.
- FHP later corrected its preliminary account of who died.
Why Interstate Road Departures Can Put Pedestrians at Risk
Pedestrian crashes connected to interstate traffic can have particularly severe consequences because people on foot have no vehicle structure protecting them from impact. The uploaded Local Accident Reports angle library specifically identifies the elevated severity associated with freeway pedestrian incidents and the vulnerability of unprotected road users.
This Jacksonville collision also differs from a typical pedestrian crash occurring entirely on a city street. The reported sequence began on I-95 before extending into the pedestrian area along Lem Turner Road, making the vehicle’s path away from the interstate an important part of understanding the fatal impact.
How This Crash Is Investigated
Investigators may document tire marks, roadway evidence, vehicle damage, and the vehicle’s final position to reconstruct its movement from I-95 toward Lem Turner Road. The shoulder and embankment described by FHP can also provide physical evidence showing the path the vehicle took after leaving the interstate.
Investigators may compare that evidence with statements and any other information collected during the response. Because FHP revised an important detail after its initial report, the completed investigation may provide a more precise account than early information from the scene.
What to Do After a Fatal Collision
Families and other eligible parties may want the completed crash report because early information can change as investigators verify what happened. Keeping medical records, insurance correspondence, photographs, and other crash-related documents together can also make it easier to compare later information with the official record.
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The listed fee is $10.00/report + $2.00 transaction convenience fee (online). Officers have 10 days to file; online reports available immediately once posted.
The verified eligibility information states: Parties involved, their attorneys/legal reps, licensed insurance agents (per § 316.066). Public after 60 days. The confidentiality rule is: Confidential for first 60 days (§ 316.066); public thereafter. The spreadsheet also lists § 321.23 for the fee and § 316.066 for confidentiality.
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