Incident location, Long Island
What Happened
A 24-year-old man from Yulee was driving an SUV northbound on I-95 near County Road 108 when he drifted off the roadway and onto the shoulder around 5:31 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The vehicle went up a slope and struck the concrete guardrail on the overpass, causing the SUV to flip and land upside down on top of the barrier structure.
Three people were inside the SUV at the time of the crash, with all occupants transported to local hospitals with varying degrees of injuries, FHP reported. A 27-year-old man from Jacksonville sustained critical injuries and remains in critical condition. The driver and a third passenger, a 33-year-old man from Fernandina Beach, were both seriously injured in the accident.
The impact caused significant structural damage to the County Road 108 overpass, with photos from the scene showing broken concrete and debris scattered across the bridge. Part of the concrete barrier was completely knocked out from the force of the collision, according to Action News Jax reports. The damage was severe enough that investigators determined the guardrail compromise posed a safety hazard requiring immediate road closure.
Florida Highway Patrol investigators say the extensive damage to the guardrail is the primary reason County Road 108 has been shut down at the overpass location. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the crash occurred on I-95 northbound at the County Road 108 overpass during the early morning hours on Sunday.
FDOT crews responded to the scene and are actively working on repairs to the damaged infrastructure, according to FHP officials. The repair work involves assessing the structural integrity of the overpass and replacing the destroyed concrete barrier sections before the roadway can safely reopen to traffic.
Location & Road Context
The crash site is located at the intersection of I-95 and County Road 108 in Yulee, Florida, a critical transportation corridor in Nassau County. County Road 108 serves as a major east-west connector road in the northern Jacksonville metropolitan area, linking communities between U.S. Highway 17 and the interstate system.
Due to the ongoing repairs and safety concerns, CR 108 remains closed between Owens Farm Road and U.S. Highway 17 until further notice. Transportation officials are advising drivers to avoid the area entirely and seek alternate routes for travel between these points. The closure affects both local commuter traffic and regional travelers using the corridor to access I-95 from surrounding communities in Nassau County.
Broader Impact
The overpass damage and subsequent road closure creates significant transportation disruptions for residents and commuters in the Yulee area, as County Road 108 serves as a primary access point to I-95 for several surrounding neighborhoods. FDOT repair timelines for concrete barrier reconstruction typically require several days to complete, depending on the extent of structural assessment needed and material availability for the specific guardrail specifications required for overpass safety standards.