Minibike rider dies after collision with service truck at Westside Jacksonville intersection during morning commute

Crash location and timeline

A man riding a minibike was killed early Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026, after a collision with a service truck on Jacksonville’s Westside. The crash occurred around 6 a.m. at the intersection of Lane Avenue North and Beaver Street West, a major crossing that carries commuter traffic through the area.

Investigators said the rider was traveling westbound on Beaver Street when the crash happened inside the intersection as the truck attempted a left turn from the opposite direction onto Lane Avenue North. The rider died at the scene.

What investigators say happened

Law enforcement investigators described the collision as occurring during a left-turn movement by the truck while the minibike continued straight through the intersection. Accounts released by authorities indicate the truck entered the turn at a signal-controlled movement, and the minibike struck the front portion of the vehicle during the turn.

The truck driver remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. No injuries to the truck driver were reported in initial information released by authorities. Investigators have not publicly identified the deceased rider and have not released findings on speed, distraction, or whether any citations will be issued.

Vehicle status and helmet information

Investigators said the minibike involved was not street legal for roadway operation. Authorities also reported the rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

While the investigation continues, the case highlights two recurring enforcement and safety issues seen in serious crashes involving small motorized vehicles: operation on public roadways when the vehicle is not legal for street use, and the absence of protective headgear during a collision.

Traffic safety context in Duval County

Authorities said the death was the 17th traffic fatality recorded in Duval County so far in 2026. The crash occurred at the start of the morning commute, a time when visibility, traffic volume, and turn movements at signalized intersections can combine to increase risk—particularly for smaller vehicles that may be harder for other drivers to see.

What remains unknown

• The rider’s identity and whether next of kin have been notified publicly.
• Whether surveillance video, witness statements, or event data will clarify right-of-way and timing through the signal cycle.
• Any determination on contributing factors such as lighting conditions, visibility, or impairment.

The investigation remains active, and officials have not released a final crash report.

Authorities urged drivers to use caution at intersections, particularly when making left turns across oncoming traffic.