Jacksonville Woman Killed, Toddler Injured in Pickup Crash Near Acosta Bridge

Two fatal crashes occurred in Florida recently, both involving multiple injuries and the deaths of women passengers. On Interstate 95 in Brevard County, a woman died at the scene when a 2003 Ford F-350 and a 2023 Honda Odyssey collided, injuring three children who were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the cause of the crash is still under investigation. Meanwhile, near Jacksonville's Acosta Bridge, a 29-year-old woman died after a pickup truck, driven by a 38-year-old man, struck a crash barrier while attempting to merge lanes; a 1-year-old child and the driver were hospitalized with minor injuries. Authorities noted that neither adult was wearing seatbelts, but the child was properly restrained. Both incidents are under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol to determine the exact causes. These crashes highlight ongoing concerns about road safety and seatbelt use in Florida.