JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Buckman Bridge’s southbound lanes were closed for hours Monday morning as authorities responded to a deadly crash.
We have live updates as they happen below:
UPDATE, 1 PM: Southbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge have reopened, FL511 traffic cameras show.
UPDATE, 11 AM: The driver of a pickup truck traveling southbound on Interstate 295 on the Buckman Bridge ran into the back of a disabled box truck that was in the left emergency lane, according to an FHP news release.
“For reasons still under investigation, [the pickup] entered into the left emergency lane causing the left front of [the pickup] to strike the right rear of [the box truck], an FHP news release states.
The 28-year-old man who was driving the pickup was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 43-year-old driver of the box truck was not injured. The passenger in box truck, a 27-year-old man, sustained minor injuries.
All southbound lanes remain closed.
UPDATE, 9:27 AM: All southbound lanes on the Buckman Bridge remain closed Monday morning.
US 17 and SR 21 are the detour routes, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Green Cove Springs authorities are announcing major delays on the Shands Bridge because of the detours.
Update: All traffic has been cleared and diverted off the interstate. US 17 and SR 21 are your detoured routes. We are working as quickly as possible to open the bridge for vehicular traffic. This is a very complex scene involving numerous personnel. pic.twitter.com/dgY4eOEr7L
— FHP Jacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) June 30, 2025
UPDATE, 7:10 AM: Interstate 295 southbound on the Buckman Bridge is down to three lanes after a fatal crash involving two vehicles, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Traffic is being diverted off the interstate. “Expect extensive traffic delays,” FHP said.
⚠️ Duval County Fatal Crash ⚠️
— FHP Jacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) June 30, 2025
I-295 SB on Buckman Bridge. Two vehicles, one confirmed fatality. Three lanes blocked. Traffic is being diverted off interstate. Expect extensive traffic delays. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/gHpeN80hxi
UPDATE, 6:53 AM: Jacksonville police said they’re closing the southbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge Monday morning due to the fatal accident.
Original story: Crews are working a traffic accident on the Buckman Bridge southbound Monday morning. The accident is fatal and drivers should expect delays, Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department said at about 6:30 a.m.
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