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Bruce Elliot, 63, killed, and Joshua Barron, 21, injured in two-vehicle car crash on Blanding Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida

Modified Date: 
Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:25am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, October 11, 2015

Clay man dies in early morning collision Sunday

A Clay County man died early Sunday when his car was struck head-on by a vehicle that crossed into his lane, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Elliot, who was not wearing a seat belt, was declared dead at the scene, investigators said. Information about his seat belt was not available. Bruce Elliot, 63, was northbound on Blanding Boulevard about 12:40 a.m. when a southbound car driven by Joshua Barron, 21, of Jacksonville crossed the center line and struck Elliot’s car, which overturned. Barron was taken to Orange Park Medical Center.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Seat Belt Usage
People Involved: 
Bruce Elliot
Joshua Barron
Roadway: 
Blanding Boulevard
City: 
Jacksonville, FL
County: 
Duval County, FL
Area: 
Jacksonville, FL

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