Motorcyclist critical in Mathews Bridge crash

Eastbound lanes were closed for 4 hours

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 29-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition after he crashed on the Mathews Bridge early Wednesday morning.

The crash happened just before 3 a.m. on the part of the bridge closest to University Boulevard in Arlington.

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According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Jason McPherson lost control of the motorcycle, flipping several times.

Troopers said McPherson was wearing a helmet.

McPherson was taken to UF Health Jacksonville in critical condition.

Authorities reopened all of the eastbound lanes of the bridge at about 7 a.m.