Nassau County, FL (December 11, 2020) - One person is dead following a serious crash on US 1 in Nassau County. The accident took place on Friday, December 11th near the Conner Cutoff. 

According to a report from the scene, a truck and a semi-trailer collided with one another. Following the crash, the truck became engulfed in flames. Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene along with rescue workers. According to officials, at least one person was killed in the accident although it is not clear if the deceased victim was in the truck or the semi-trailer. There is also no word on the cause of the accident at this time or the identity of the victim.

Troopers are still conducting an investigation into the collision. There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed and no additional details have been released at this time.

Commercial truck accidents often result in serious and catastrophic consequences for victims. On average, Florida sees approximately 40,000 commercial truck accidents each year and these crashes result in about 50 deaths and 1,000 injuries. The injuries sustained in a Florida truck accident can cause long-term issues, including paralysis, broken bones, disfigurement, and death in the worst-case scenario. Truck accidents must be closely investigated in order to determine who should be held responsible.

We wish to offer our condolences to the victim's family following this truck crash in Nassau County. 

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases or personal injury that are relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

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