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Middleburg Today
By the People, for the People
Middleburg Man Killed in Normandy Boulevard Crash
Authorities say the 35-year-old driver died after his car flipped in a two-vehicle collision near Carter Landing.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 4:05pm
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A 35-year-old man from Middleburg, Florida died early Saturday morning after his car flipped in a two-vehicle crash on Normandy Boulevard near Carter Landing Boulevard in Jacksonville. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene around 1:47 a.m. and found that one eastbound vehicle had struck the rear of another, causing the trailing car to flip while the other vehicle spun off the road and hit a fence. The 35-year-old driver was transported to a hospital where he later died. A 37-year-old female passenger and the 41-year-old driver of the other vehicle were not injured.
Why it matters
Normandy Boulevard has been the site of multiple serious crashes and pedestrian incidents in the past, prompting regional transportation planners to identify the corridor as needing safety upgrades such as new crosswalks and pedestrian infrastructure improvements.
The details
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the collision occurred when one eastbound vehicle struck the rear of another vehicle on Normandy Boulevard. The impact caused the trailing car to flip, while the other vehicle spun off the road and hit a fence. The 35-year-old driver of the flipped car was transported to a hospital where he later died. A 37-year-old female passenger in his car and the 41-year-old driver of the other vehicle were not injured.
- The crash happened around 1:47 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
The players
Florida Highway Patrol
The state law enforcement agency that responded to and is investigating the crash.
North Florida Transportation Planning Organization
The regional transportation planning organization that has identified the Normandy Boulevard corridor as needing safety upgrades.
What’s next
The Florida Highway Patrol says the crash remains under investigation and has not yet released the names of those involved. Troopers are asking anyone with information to contact FHP.
The takeaway
This tragic crash on Normandy Boulevard highlights the ongoing need for transportation officials to prioritize safety improvements along this corridor, which has a history of serious incidents. Implementing measures like new crosswalks and pedestrian infrastructure could help prevent future loss of life.
