Man killed in hit-and-run; family hopes somebody saw something

JACKSONVLLE, Fla. — A local family is hoping somebody saw something after their son was killed in a hit-and-run crash.

Investigators said they found Lynard Green, 34, lying on the side of Soutel Drive near New Kings Road Saturday night just before 10. They performed CPR on him and rushed him to the hospital but he later died.

“He had a big heart, a very big heart,” said Michelle Johnson, victim’s mother.

A memorial now marks the spot where Green was hit. His mom said he knew the area well.

“Lynard is a walking soul, he’s always walking, that’s just him,” she said.

According to a report, there’s no witnesses or description of the car. Johnson is hoping the person will come forward.

“And for someone to just leave him there, that’s the part, just to leave him there, disregard, because he was somebody, he is somebody,” she said.

Funeral services will be March 7 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Church.

STAY UPDATED: Download the Action News Jax app for live updates on breaking stories

© 2020 Cox Media Group