Pedestrian struck and seriously injured in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla โ A pedestrian hit by a car was seriously injured Sunday night near W. Edgewood Avenue and Avenue B, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office. Police said they arrived at the scene around 9 p.m. and found the victim. An ambulance took the person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police. Traffic homicides detectives were on the way to the scene before midnight. It wasnโt clear if the driver stayed on the scene.
Pedestrian hit and killed while crossing the street
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ A person died after being by a car at Union and Ocean Streets in downtown Jacksonville. This was around 10:15 Saturday night. Investigators say the person, who is a Black male believed to be in his 40โฒs or 50โฒs, was not using the crosswalk when they were hit. They later died at the hospital due to their injuries. We are told the driver is cooperating in the investigation.