A tragic incident on Normandy Boulevard in Jacksonville has taken the life of a 48-year-old man last night, Florida Highway Patrol has confirmed. According to a news release obtained by Action News Jax, the man was struck by an SUV while attempting to cross the bustling thoroughfare. The collision took place at 6:49 p.m. near the intersection with Titan Street, and the devastating impact led to the pedestrian's death at the scene.
The Florida Highway Patrol detailed that the driver, a 54-year-old Jacksonville resident, was navigating the SUV westbound in the rightmost lane when the pedestrian, crossing from the south shoulder to the north one was hit, News4Jax reported the incident occurred around 6:50 p.m., though official statements suggest it was a minute earlier. Following the incident, the SUV driver remained on the scene, cooperating with the FHP's ongoing investigation as stated in reports from First Coast News.
As of now, the authorities have not released additional details on the events leading up to the crash or whether any charges are to be filed. The surrounding community has witnessed the grim outcomes of traffic and pedestrian intersections — this accident is another stark reminder of how quickly lives can be altered on our roadways. The identities of both the victim and the SUV driver have not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin and further investigation.
