The FDOT said it will investigate the crash in addition to the Highway Patrol.įor years the Buckman's guardrail and its height have been scrutinized due to vehicles toppling over the safety barriers. "The Road Rangers are roving vehicles that patrol congested areas and high-incident locations of the freeway, and provide a direct service to motorists by quickly clearing travel lanes of minor incidents and assisting motorists." Its "mission is to provide free highway assistance services during incidents to reduce delay and improve safety for the motoring public and responders," according to the Department of Transportation website. The state's Road Ranger program helps drivers with things such as flat tires and also clears debris from roads to try to keep traffic flowing and safe. Over the guardrail: Tampa man, 48, identified as victim in Wednesday's deadly Buckman Bridge accident Road work: Buckman Bridge begins $8.3 million preservation project Meanwhile, traffic backed up for hours and miles.įDOT: Buckman Bridge not to blame in fatal accident over the railing Crews from the FHP, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and fire department were able to locate the submerged vehicle under the bridge, Bryan said.īy 8:30 a.m. It was too early to determine the circumstances, but tire skidmarks were evident at the scene on the northbound lane and shoulder. The Road Ranger was a 23-year-old man, also from Jacksonville, whose injuries were listed as minor. while the Florida Department of Transportation motorist-assistance driver was on routine patrol in Jacksonville.Ī 61-year-old Jacksonville man died in the collision, according to the crash report. Dylan Bryan said no one was seen exiting the truck that plunged into the water. A state Road Ranger pickup truck crashed into another pickup Tuesday morning on the Buckman Bridge sending it over the concrete barrier into the river, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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