Driver dies in single-car crash near NAS Jax

FHP: Driver was pronounced dead at the scene

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol says it was raining just before 3 a.m. Saturday when a driver lost control of a car while traveling south on U.S. 17, just north of Birmingham Gate of NAS Jacksonville.

The Hyundai Elantra traveled over a concrete curb and onto the grassy shoulder of U.S. 17,  hit a concrete utility and came to rest, according to troopers.  The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The name of the driver is being withheld until their family members have been notified.


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