What Happened
A log truck and what appears to be a patrol car collided Friday afternoon at the intersection of US-301 and Otis Road in Bryceville, Nassau County, Florida, according to News4JAX (WJXT). The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed it was on scene as of 4:11 p.m.
FHP had not released the names of any drivers involved, injury status, or the sequence of events leading to the collision as of the initial report. News4JAX reported no further information was available.
Location & Road Context
US-301 is a north-south federal highway running through rural Nassau County, Florida, intersecting Otis Road in the unincorporated community of Bryceville. The corridor handles commercial truck traffic, including logging industry vehicles common to the region.
For Nassau County, Long Island readers: this crash took place in Nassau County, Florida. Long Island Traffic’s local incident database logs 1,283 recorded accidents in Nassau County, New York. For recent Long Island incidents, see the September 10 crash on the Southern State Parkway and the September 10 fatal aided in East Hills.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. As of 4:11 p.m. Friday, no charges, citations, or causal factors had been released. FHP had not confirmed whether the patrol car involved belonged to a Nassau County, Florida agency or another law enforcement body.