Man dies, woman critically injured in crash on I-295 near I-10 exit ramp

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man died and a woman was critically injured in a Wednesday afternoon crash on Interstate 295.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 25-year-old woman was driving a sedan with a 36-year-old passenger north on I-295 around 4:30 p.m.

As she approached the Interstate 10 exit ramp, FHP said she failed to maintain her lane while traveling along the curve, causing the vehicle to rotate and hit a tree.

The passenger was taken to the hospital, where he died.

The driver suffered critical injuries.