FHP: Monday accident on U.S. 301 kills two men after SUV crashes into semi-truck

Two men from Jacksonville were killed Monday morning when their SUV slammed into a tractor-trailer crossing U.S. Highway 301 in Baldwin, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The crash happened about 6:36 a.m. on U.S. 301 just south of Interstate 10, according to an FHP news release.

A Freightliner tractor-trailer was crossing the highway from the TA truck stop south of the interstate when a Nissan Rogue, traveling south, collided with the side of the trailer as it crossed in front of the SUV, troopers said.

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The SUV’s driver, a 48-year-old man, and a 34-year-old male passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. Both were from Jacksonville.

Troopers said neither was wearing a seat belt. Their next of kin have been notified. The release did not identify them.

The tractor-trailer’s driver, a 42-year-old Jacksonville woman, was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.

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