JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 A 23-year-old man is dead following a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Philips Highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n
The SUV, driven by an 81-year-old woman, was attempting a left turn southbound when it traveled in front of a northbound motorcycle. <\/p>\n
The front of the motorcycle struck the left side of the SUV.<\/p>\n
The motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to HCA Memorial, where he was later pronounced dead. <\/p>\n
The driver of the SUV sustained minor injuries.<\/p>\n
FHP did not release the names of those involved.<\/p>\n
END OF UPDATE<\/p>\n
The Florida Highway Patrol reported a fatal crash on Philips Highway at Wells Creek Parkway in the Bartram Springs area Saturday.<\/p>\n
The Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office sent out an alert around 4:15 p.m. that all northbound lanes of Philips Highway are closed north of Race Track Road.<\/p>\n
Additionally, one southbound lane on Philips Highway at Wells Creek Parkway has been closed as a result of the crash.<\/p>\n
No additional information was made immediately available regarding the crash or timeline for lane reopenings.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n
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