NEW KINGS ROAD

A 61-year-old Jacksonville man died Thursday evening when he was hit by a car while crossing U.S. 1 in the Dinsmore area, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A family is still searching for answers in the death of 61-year-old Gary Wright Sr., who was killed in a hit-and-run crash last month.

A Jacksonville church held a prayer vigil to remember the lives of those killed in Saturday’s shooting and to encourage a hurting community during a difficult time.

New Kings Road is expected to be closed for several more hours while they process the scene.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man in his 60s was found with a gunshot wound on Amazon Avenue, which is near the intersection of New Kings Road and Edgewood Avenue.

One person has been hospitalized with serious injuries, according to JFRD.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has identified the person who shot a young woman in the hand Sunday morning in Northwest Jacksonville.

The Florida High Patrol is investigating.

A person was taken into custody Monday morning after robbing a Dollar General store on the city’s Northside while armed and taking off with a shopping bag filled with money, cookies and a soft drink, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A driver died just after midnight Wednesday in a crash on New Kings Road south of Dunn Avenue on Jacksonville's Northside, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Friday shared photos of two possible vehicles that fatally struck a pedestrian and left the scene.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for the driver who hit and killed a woman who was crossing the street in the Moncrief area Wednesday evening.

The Philippian Community Church on New Kings Road was filled Saturday with family, friends and loved ones of Raines football player Rashaud Fields.

A man is dead after the car he was driving crashed and then caught on fire Monday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting death Monday of another woman, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.

A day after a crane caught fire and sent flames shooting 40 feet high, possibly damaging the New Kings Road overpass on Edgewood Avenue, News4JAX learned northbound lanes of Edgewood had reopened, while southbound lanes will remain closed until officials can inspect the overpass.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said crews were called to battle a fire Monday night at an overpass along Edgewood Avenue.

A JSO officer is recovering after a serious crash on the Northwest side of Jacksonville.

Someone broke into a bakery outlet on New Kings Road in Northwest Jacksonville over the weekend and hauled off the catalytic converters from eight shipping trucks.

It will cost around $150,000 to make repairs to a fire truck that flipped on its side when it was responding to a call on Sunday, according to a crash report.

The Jacksonville Fire Department responded to a call to rescue some of their own Sunday afternoon.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is responding to a fatality crash overnight on New Kings Road at Edgewood Avenue.

Traffic heading southbound on Interstate 295 was blocked at New Kings Road for nearly three hours after a pickup truck rear-ended a tractor-trailer.

A deadly crash in Northwest Jacksonville over the weekend is renewing concerns about traffic near the intersection of New Kings Road and Soutel Drive.

A man walking along New Kings Road was killed Sunday afternoon when a southbound U-Haul truck left the road and struck him.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a child who was found on Pipit Avenue, blocks from New Kings Road.

Firefighters’ hazardous materials team were dispatched to I-295 Thursday afternoon near Lem Turner Road after a tanker truck overturned on a curve.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 39-year-old man wanted on a list of charges in Clay County is in custody following a high-speed chase that stretched from Florida into Georgia. Police tried unsuccessfully to halt the vehicle using a PIT maneuver on Lem Turner Road and then Smith hopped onto Interstate 95 North. AdIt wasn’t until the fourth PIT maneuver attempt — this time on I-95 in Georgia — that the chase came to a stop. (UNCUT BODYCAM: High-speed chase leads to arrest of Clay County man accused of sex crime)A Camden County K9 in pursuit of Smith quickly brought him down and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. Jail logs show he’s wanted in Clay County on warrants charging him with lewd molestation, child custody interference and tampering with a GPS monitor.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man accused of firing shots at a police officer during a traffic stop is suspected in a string of business robberies, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Less than 30 minutes later, Bruno said, a robbery was reported at a motel on New Kings Road, where a witness gave police a description of a red Toyota RAV4. Seconds later, shots are fired. Luis Rodriguez, 40, was charged with the attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and two counts of armed robbery. “We potentially have six additional robberies that Rodriguez will be charged with,” Bruno said.

Jacksonville police identified the officer as 20-year Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office veteran Detective Ernest Wilson. “We are grateful for the community’s support as we await further reports on his progress.”JSO said the driver who hit Wilson was arrested on a DUI charge after a roadside investigation. News4Jax crime and safety expert Ken Jefferson said he trained Wilson when the detective first joined the Sheriff’s Office. Actually when I served as a recruiter for the Sheriff’s Office, he was one of my recruits,” Jefferson said. Pictured with Ken Jefferson (left) and then-Sheriff Nat Glover.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two women were hospitalized after a shooting early Sunday morning in Northwest Jacksonville, police said. While police were investigating, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, two women arrived at two area hospitals with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The JSO Violent Crime Unit continues to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville firefighters are working to extinguish the remaining hot spots from a massive fire in a multi-use building on New Kings Road near the intersection of Gilchrist Road in Northwest Jacksonville. A spokesperson for JFRD said the building was a place of business for a trucking company and held several storage units. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office closed both lanes of New Kings Road while firefighters are still on scene. We are learning it was a multi-use building including storage and a trucking company @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/J2xfz9HlAO — Jennifer Ready (@JenniferReadyTV) November 25, 2020At least 10 ladders with Jacksonville Fire Rescue were on scene before 5 a.m. and a spokesperson for JFRD said about 80 firefighters were on scene. RELATED: 4 firefighters burned attempting rescue from house fireSeveral ambulances were standing-by as well in case of injury, but there were none.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. During the course of a four-day investigation into an auto theft ring, more than 10 vehicles were recovered and several people were taken into custody, according to a report from the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. The report states that detectives were investigating the thefts of more than 15 cars from auctions, dealers and shops along New Kings Road. Stephen Harrison, 49, was arrested and charged with five counts of auto theft and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the report, three stolen vehicles were found on the property, which had been reported stolen from Americas Auto Auction Jacksonville on New Kings Road. Investigators determined four other vehicles on the property may also have been stolen but unreported.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol car was hit by another car early Thursday at the intersection of Soutel Drive and New Kings Road, police said. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the officer was headed east on Soutel Drive when a driver headed north on New Kings Road ran a red light and hit the patrol car. The officer and the driver were injured and taken to the hospital. Their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Lanes were temporarily closed on Soutel Drive and New Kings Road while JSO completed a crash investigation.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A mother of two was out, celebrating her 40th birthday, over the weekend when she was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Northwest Jacksonville, according to family members. “I can’t believe my daughter is gone a couple days after her birthday and it’s not right for my granddaughter to have to graduate without her mother," said Ruby Chavis, Shekeida Sherman’s mother. I miss my daughter.”Alexandria Sherman, Shekeida Sherman’s daughter who will graduate from high school this year, said she is heartbroken over the loss of her best friend. “It’s super sad and heartbreaking,” said Candice Kassab, the owner of the LaVilla Sportsman Club. The LaVilla Sportsman Club is a popular weekend spot that gets busy, and people often have to park across the street and dodge traffic to get there.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning in front of a nightclub on New Kings Road, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The man, who has been living in the area for 22 years, said he walks New Kings Road every day and has seen at least three deadly hit-and-runs. The officer on scene said, unfortunately, New Kings Road has its share of traffic accidents, hit-and-runs and crashes involving pedestrians. Around the corner, on Soutel Drive near New Kings Road, a 34-year-old man was walking Feb. 22 when he was killed in a hit-and-run crash. Anyone with information about Sunday’s deadly hit-and-run crash is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was walking in Northwest Jacksonville Saturday evening when he was killed in a hit-and-run crash, according to loved ones and police. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed the crash happened on Soutel Drive near New Kings Road. News4Jax records show there have been 50 deadly hit-and-runs, including Saturday’s crash, in Duval County since 2015. Anyone with information about Saturday’s crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477). Funeral services for Lynard Green will be held at 11 a.m. March 7 at Mt.

They are now looking for clues into the suspect's vehicle description. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A woman has died after a hit-and-run crash Saturday night near the intersection of New Kings Road and Edgewood Avenue in Northwest Jacksonville. Crews with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said the woman died at the scene. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said it does not have any suspects or vehicle information, and the victim's identity has not yet been released. Anyone with information or video about the hit-and-run is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500.

JSO found a deceased woman on the intersection of New Kings Rd. They are now looking for clues into the suspect's vehicle description. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal hit-and-run crash on the intersection of New Kings Road and Edgewood Avenue on Saturday night. JSO says once officers arrived, they found an unresponsive woman on the road. Jacksonville police have no information on the suspect's vehicle at this time.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A man was arrested in connection with a deadly crash in March on New Kings Road, according to a state crash report. Police said White was driving a pickup truck with two passengers on New Kings Road, just south of the intersection of Gilchrist Road, about 8 p.m. March 1 when he slammed into a semitruck. The names of both were redacted in the crash report. According to the crash report, the passenger who survived told JSO that White had been drinking, and the officer wrote that White appeared intoxicated. The crash report shows he told JSO he saw the pickup truck coming at him at a high rate of speed and couldnt maneuver to avoid being hit.