Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Jacksonville on Interstate 95 at Lem Turner Road on August 09, 2026

A fatal pedestrian accident was reported Sunday evening in Jacksonville at Interstate 95 northbound and Lem Turner Road.

According to authorities, a vehicle traveled off I-95, moved onto the shoulder, went down an embankment, and continued onto Lem Turner Road. Troopers said the vehicle then struck a pedestrian who was walking on the sidewalk.

The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the reported information. Authorities also indicated that two people were in the vehicle before the crash sequence, and earlier reports said one person was ejected.

The crash scene affected the northbound exit area and Lem Turner Road as emergency crews responded. Traffic on I-95 North continued to move in the area, but the nearby exit and roadway were blocked by rescue vehicles and law enforcement during the response.

Officials have not released additional details about the people involved, and no further information on the circumstances leading up to the crash was available in the verified reports. The investigation remained active.

After a fatal pedestrian crash, official findings often take time as investigators examine roadway evidence, vehicle movement, and witness accounts. Families seeking information typically must wait for confirmed updates from investigating agencies and any released crash reports.