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Sister's Life Cut Short in Jacksonville Hit-and-Run
19 Feb
Summary
- A woman riding an electric scooter was fatally struck on Jammes Road.
- The driver fled the scene, leaving the victim to die.
- The victim was a cancer survivor who recently lost her battle.
A fatal hit-and-run collision occurred on Jacksonville's westside last Thursday night, tragically ending the life of Liz Middleton. Middleton, who had been bravely battling stomach cancer, was struck by a car while riding an electric scooter on Jammes Road. The driver responsible for the crash sped away from the scene without stopping to offer aid, leaving Middleton to die. She is remembered by her sister, Pamela Johnson, as a strong fighter who overcame significant health challenges.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the incident. Authorities have not yet identified or apprehended the driver involved. City officials have acknowledged Jammes Road as a high-risk area and are considering traffic safety improvements, including potential new traffic lights. This incident highlights a disturbing trend, with Duval County reporting 636 hit-and-run crashes so far this year, a figure higher than in similarly sized Florida counties.
