Duval County

Pedestrian dies after getting hit by car

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A pedestrian has died after getting hit by a car on East Union Street and North Ocean Street late night Saturday.

Officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigated the crash and found that the pedestrian was crossing the street when the vehicle struck.

The pedestrian was a 40 to 50 year old male. He was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The driver of the vehicle stayed to cooperate with authorities.