Crash involving semi, garbage truck snarls afternoon traffic on I-10 WB

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A crash involving a semitruck and a garbage truck brought traffic to a crawl Friday evening on I-10 westbound near Cecil Commerce Parkway.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the semi was disabled and parked, waiting for a mechanic. The FHP said the trash truck driver was in serious condition and the passenger was critical. The semitruck driver was not injured.

Traffic began flowing more smoothly after the rush hour past. Lanes reopened fully after 8:30 p.m.