A woman in her mid-50s was found dead in the roadway early Monday after being struck by a vehicle near UF Health Jacksonville, according to authorities. A passing patrol officer spotted her lying on West 8th Street near Illinois Street shortly before 4 a.m., and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officer Finds Victim as Investigators Hunt for Vehicle
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Robert Hungerford told reporters the crash likely happened around 3 a.m. and said the woman had clear injuries consistent with being hit by a car. Investigators are canvassing nearby businesses in the Hogan’s Creek neighborhood and combing through surveillance footage as they work to identify the vehicle involved. Officials planned a news conference and urged whoever was behind the wheel to turn themselves in, according to News4JAX.
How to Report Tips
Anyone with information is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 904-630-0500 or share an anonymous tip with First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. Per First Coast Crime Stoppers, video from home or business cameras and detailed witness accounts often provide the crucial break in cases like this.
Jacksonville’s Traffic Toll This Year
Hungerford said the woman’s death is the 86th traffic fatality in Jacksonville so far this year, according to News4JAX. Detectives have asked residents and business owners in and around Hogan’s Creek to review any doorbell or security camera footage that might show the vehicle before or after the crash.
Legal Note
If investigators determine a driver fled the scene, that person could face felony charges under Florida law for leaving the scene of a crash that results in death, per Florida Statutes §316.027. The statute requires any driver involved in a crash that causes injury or death to stop, provide reasonable aid and give their identifying information to law enforcement.
Officials said they plan to release additional details at the scheduled news conference and through official channels as the investigation moves forward.
