JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a motorcycle while crossing Roosevelt Boulevard on Saturday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
A witness told police the motorcyclist was heading south on Roosevelt Boulevard about 11:30 p.m. when it struck the pedestrian, who was crossing the road at the intersection with St. Johns Avenue.
The pedestrian died at the scene. The motorcyclist was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Their names were not released.
Traffic homicide detectives are investigating the crash.