JSO: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run while sitting in middle of Atlantic Boulevard

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man in his 30s is dead after being hit by a car Thursday night while sitting in the middle of Atlantic Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Police said he appeared to be impaired.

A couple of vehicles swerved around the victim and continued eastbound on Atlantic Boulevard, witnesses told JSO investigators.

A third vehicle hit the victim around 9:30 p.m. and left the scene, JSO said. Detectives were working on getting a description of the hit-and-run vehicle.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded, and the man died at the scene.

This marks the 29th traffic fatality in Duval County this year, JSO said.