JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE 8:50 P.M. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene and an investigation revealed that a female bicyclist was hit by a vehicle as she was traveling across westbound traffic.
The victim was transported from the scene to the hospital. Later, she was pronounced dead.
The victim’s identity is unknown at this time.
Officers are redirecting traffic as the Traffic Homicide Unit actively investigates the incident.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is responding to a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on the 10200 block of Atlantic Boulevard. The westbound lanes have been closed from Cortez Road to Lee Road as a result.
JFRD is reporting critical injuries.
BREAKING: @JFRDJAX reporting critical injuries at 10259 Atlantic Blvd. A pedestrian was hit by a car. WB lanes closed from Cortez to Lee Rd. Details to come @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/4BuIVCDIol
— Josh Morgan (@jmojax08) January 5, 2021
Crews are responding to a traffic accident in the 10200 block of Atlantic Blvd with a car vs pedestrian... there are critical injuries at this scene. @FHPJacksonville
— MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) January 5, 2021
Action News Jax will keep you updated on air and online as new information comes in.
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