A fatal crash on Interstate 95 Feb. 16 has closed northbound lanes.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash about 11:30 p.m. Monday night. As of 6 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, northbound lanes remain closed, with heavy fog visible on traffic cameras.
Here’s what we know.
Fatal crash closes I-95 in Volusia County
The FHP responded to a crash about 11:30 p.m. Feb. 16. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-95 close to mile marker 241 near Edgewater.
As of 6 a.m. Feb. 17, roadblocks are keeping northbound lanes closed, according to the FHP.
Crash involves car, tractor-trailer
According to the FHP, the driver of a 2025 Hyundai Sonata ran into the back of a tractor-trailer while both were in the center northbound lane on I-95.
Driver of car pronounced dead on scene
The adult male driving the Sonata was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the FHP.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 50-year-old male from Yulee remained at the scene.
Northbound motorists diverted off I-95
To avoid delays, avoid northbound I-95 in southern Volusia County.
Motorists already on the interstate are being diverted off I-95 at Deering Parkway in Mims. Use U.S. 1 as a detour, FHP Lt. Tara Crescenzi, public affairs officer, said via email.
Where is Edgewater, Florida?
Edgewater is located in southern Volusia County south of New Smyrna Beach or 15 miles south of Daytona Beach and 25 miles north of Titusville in Brevard County.
This story has been updated to include new information.
Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters.
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