Authorities are seeking information about a fatal hit-and-run that occurred last month on Merrill Road near Townsend Boulevard. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has released a statement detailing the events that led to the tragic death of 40-year-old Brandon Venegas. According to their report, officers discovered Venegas' body lying in an alley just before the clock struck twelve on May 26. The investigation quickly unfolded, painting a grim picture of a man's life cut unnecessarily short due to a driver's recklessness.
The statement by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office indicated that detectives responded to the scene and determined that Venegas had been struck by a vehicle. This incident resulted in his untimely demise. In their pursuit to piece together the final moments of Venegas, law enforcement turned to the unblinking eyes of surveillance cameras in the surrounding area. Their efforts were not in vain as they managed to locate footage of what appears to be the vehicle involved in this deadly encounter: a white mid-size SUV.
So far, detectives have not released any information about the driver of the vehicle and are continuing to investigate the incident. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with knowledge about the hit-and-run or who has seen a white mid-size SUV with potential damage from the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to immediately get in touch with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office or call Crime Stoppers.
