JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The driver of a semitractor-trailer hauling U.S. mail was injured in a crash Sunday morning on Interstate 10 just east of Cassat Avenue, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The driver of the semitruck — a 62-year-old Lithia Springs, Georgia, woman — suffered serious injuries in the crash, which happened shortly after 4 a.m., troopers said.
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According to the Highway Patrol, the vehicle was traveling east on I-10 when the driver lost control and struck the center concrete barrier. Troopers said the cab then went into the westbound lanes, and the trailer ended up striking a utility pole within the center concrete barrier.
Multiple eastbound and westbound lanes of I-10 were blocked following the crash.
Troopers said the mail within the trailer was turned over to United States Postal Services.
According to the Highway Patrol, the driver was not wearing a seat belt.