Search Continues For Woman Who Fell From Bridge
Investigators said they're not sure why Donna Campbell lost control of the Jeep Wrangler just after 7 p.m. While the vehicle was on the wet grating at the top of the span, it hit the inside wall, spun around and hit the outside railing, flinging her from the vehicle and over the side of the bridge."The driver was ejected out over the railing into the St. Johns River," Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Bill Leeper said. "The 13-year-old was also ejected out onto the pavement. He had minor injuries and was treated at the scene."The crash shut down traffic on the bridge for several hours as several agencies searched the waters below the bridge for any signs of the mother.The teen -- identified as Adam Lee Campbell but called A.J. by his family -- stayed at the scene Thursday night waiting for any news from the search.The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is working with the FHP to coordinate a continuing search for the woman. The search was suspended around midnight and resumed early Friday morning. A Coast Guard boat then suspended search efforts at 8:15 a.m. Friday, but boats and divers from local agencies and Florida Fish and Wildlife continue to search for Campbell.| Video |
Police told Channel 4 that at least 281 accidents were recorded on the Mathews Bridge in the past year, and some people claim the metal grating on the bridge makes the bridge a dangerous place to drive.A disgruntled driver filed suit over the safety of the bridge last month. The city and the Florida Department of Transportation say they are looking into it. There are preliminary plans to replace the bridge, but that could take 10 years and cost more than $700 million.- June 22, 2004: Driver Sues City Over Mathews Bridge
- June 5, 2004: City Considers Mathews Bridge Project
- January 12, 2001: Plan To Replace Mathews Bridge May Face Opposition
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