A tragic event unfolded in Nassau County as a 57-year-old Sarasota woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident while riding her bicycle. The Florida Highway Patrol has announced an ongoing investigation after the cyclist was hit around 11 p.m. on Thursday, on Chester Road approaching Sweetbriar Lane. News4JAX reported the involvement of a white 2020-2022 Kia Telluride, which allegedly left the scene with damages to its front and right-hand side.
According to the authorities, the woman was heading northbound on her bicycle, when the SUV also traveling north, collided with her. Although the description of the vehicle has been circulated, details about the driver remain scarce at this time. The victim, who was reportedly not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, succumbed to her injuries, a detail that was included in the report by First Coast News.
As the community reckons with this loss, the FHP urges anyone with information to come forward and assist in locating the driver. The sparse details have left much to be answered in this case, as the authorities have disclosed limited information about the ongoing investigation. This was echoed by a statement obtained by First Coast News, stating, "Details are limited as the investigation is ongoing."
