Traffic deaths in Jacksonville are up compared to this time last year
Many of the incidents involve motorcycle crashes, Jacksonville police say
Updated:
Traffic deaths in Jacksonville are up compared to this time last year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says traffic fatalities in Duval County are higher than they were last year at this time.
To date, the Sheriff’s Office has reported 128 traffic deaths in Jacksonville. The same time last year, that number was 109. That’s just over a 17% increase.
Notably, Officer Christian Hancock, with the Sheriff’s Office, said officers have been responding to more deaths involving pedestrians and motorcyclists. There have been 33 pedestrian deaths, compared to 24 last year.
The Good Men Project
Become a Premium Member
We have pioneered the largest worldwide conversation about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century.
Your support of our work is inspiring and invaluable.
10 Things You Must Do Before Becoming an Entrepreneur
Have you ever wondered why a good number of startups fail and eventually cease to exist after only a few years of being launched?
“An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he’ll quickly learn how to chew it,” says Roy Ash, co-founder, and president of the American company Litton Industries.
First Coast nonprofit hopes to bring awareness to motorcycle safety
According to the Florida highway safety and motor vehicles, so far, there have been over 2,000 motorcycle accidents and 144 motorcycle fatalities in Florida in 2021. Author: Briana Ray-Turner Updated: 5:53 PM EDT April 14, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A local nonprofit called One Love-See Us on 2s is bringing awareness to motorcycle safety and letting others know the importance of recognizing those around you while driving.
In 2018, there were over 500 fatal motorcycle accidents, according to Ride Smart Florida. That is why the One love organization has made it their mission to remind people to watch their surroundings on the road.