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Driver Flees Scene After Deadly Hit-and-Run
16 Aug
Summary
- An elderly Black woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident.
- The crash occurred Saturday night on McDuff Ave. South.
- This marks the city's 27th pedestrian fatality this year.
A devastating hit-and-run incident on McDuff Ave. South resulted in the death of an elderly Black woman on Saturday night. The victim was transported to Shands/UF Health but was pronounced deceased.
The driver involved fled the scene, leaving authorities with limited information. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is seeking video footage from nearby businesses to identify the vehicle and driver responsible for this tragic event.
This fatality is the city's 27th pedestrian death this year, a stark increase from the 18 recorded by this time in 2025. Police are appealing to the public for any witnesses or information.
Authorities have warned that the driver could face up to 30 years in prison. Sergeant Robert Hungerford urged the individual to surrender themselves to the police. Information can be provided anonymously to First Coast CrimeStoppers.
