JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE Sunday 8:50 a.m.:
The driver of the car involved in the crash told Action News Jax he had a green light while driving through the intersection of Beach Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff Road.
According to him, a JSO officer sped through the intersection with emergency lights on, and the two vehicles collided.
The driver said he has a minor arm injury.
He also told Action News Jax the officer appeared to be okay.
JSO has not released details about the crash or the officer’s condition.
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Original story:
All eastbound lanes on Beach Blvd at St. Johns Bluff Rd are shut down until further notice due to an accident with injuries, says the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
All northbound traffic from St. Johns Bluff Rd is being diverted onto westbound Beach Blvd.
Action News Jax will update as soon as more information is released.
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