JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — 8:15 a.m. UPDATE: Officials said the officer was responding to a car accident at another location when he crashed. Weather is more than likely a factor, police said.
The officer's name has not been released.
.@FLAnnScott and I are heartbroken to hear that a @JSOPIO police officer has passed in a vehicle crash this morning. We ask all Floridians to join us in praying for this officer’s family and loved ones during this terribly difficult time.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) May 15, 2018
I mourn. Our city mourns. Sheriff Williams called me before sunrise as details were unfolding. This is sad/terrible news. Prayers for the family and all the men and women that protect us. Your city stands with you. https://t.co/eFg30rcOMt
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) May 15, 2018
Sheriff Williams Speaks On Officer Involved Traffic Fatality #NeverForget7656
Posted by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, May 15, 2018
6:56 a.m. UPDATE: Authorities said the person killed in a deadly crash at Alta Drive is a Jacksonville police officer.
Police plan to give more updates about the crash after 8 a.m., officials said.
Our hearts are breaking as we work a police vehicle crash at I295/Alta involving a JSO police officer who has died this morning.
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) May 15, 2018
#anjaxbreaking pic.twitter.com/dlxJbazon9
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) May 15, 2018
Florida Highway Patrol says all northbound lanes of I-295 at Alta drive are closed due to a crash involving a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office patrol car.
Traffic is being diverted off northbound I-295 onto Alta Drive.
#anjaxbreaking major backup after reported patrol car crash at NB295/Alta drive. Traffic being into Alta. All lanes blocked creating Long backup. @ActionTraffic @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/inKZUREVAj
— Cole Heath (@ColeHeathMSP) May 15, 2018
ALERT- Crash involving a police patrol car 295 NB at Alta Drive...NB lanes blocked , traffic diverted to Alta Dr....expect delays @ActionTraffic pic.twitter.com/P0J6CcLHPe
— First Alert Traffic (@ActionTraffic) May 15, 2018
DOT CAM: All lanes on I-295 NB lanes at Alta Dr are closedSAD UPDATE: The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has confirmed that an officer was killed in the deadly morning crash Tuesday. Our thoughs and prayers are with the officer's family and JSO. MORE: https://bit.ly/2jVOshH -------------------------- 🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT | All lanes on I-295 NB lanes at Alta Dr are closed due to crash involving a patrol car. MORE: https://bit.ly/2jVOshH Audio: CBS47/FOX30 Newscast Audio
Posted by Action News Jax on Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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