Lanes open on Beach Boulevard near I-295 after police activity

Lowell BowenAugust 6, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Lanes are now open on Beach Boulevard near N I-295 after being closed for several hours, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

First Coast News has learned from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office that the incident that closed all lanes for several hours was a suicide.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8.

It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

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Lowell BowenAugust 6, 2022

Lowell Bowen

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