A tragic incident occurred on Blanding Boulevard in Jacksonville, where an elderly woman lost her life after being struck by a vehicle. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reported that the accident happened on Friday night, a little after 9 p.m., near the intersection with Harlow Boulevard. The woman, said to be in her 70s, was crossing the street when she was hit by a southbound Jeep, as per First Coast News.
Authorities declared the victim dead at the scene. She was not using a crosswalk at the time and may not have been aware of the traffic, according to witness statements obtained by News4Jax. The driver, identified as a woman in her mid-50s, was not able to stop in time to avoid the collision. The 50-year-old driver remained at the location and has been cooperating with the ongoing JSO investigation.
This unfortunate event marks the 77th traffic fatality in Duval County. Action News Jax covered the story as well, noting that the driver of the Jeep was uninjured, and JSO found no signs of impairment. The area where the accident took place has been under scrutiny for pedestrian safety, as it witnesses frequent pedestrian movement.
The Jacksonville community has been reacting to the news, with discussions surrounding pedestrian safety measures on Blanding Boulevard gaining traction.
