JACKSONVILLE, Fla — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened last night at Edgewood Ave N at the intersection with Broadway Ave before 10 p.m.
>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<
Reports say the victim, an adult female, was crossing Edgewood Ave N at the intersection and was struck by a vehicle driving south on Edgewood.
[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]
The vehicle that struck her immediately fled the scene and continued south on Edgewood Ave. The victim was announced deceased at the scene. Early indications are the suspect vehicle may be a red, 4-door sedan.
JSO is urging anyone with any information regarding this crash to reach out to the Traffic Homicide Unit or call CrimeStoppers to remain anonymous.
This marks the 104th traffic fatality in Duval County this year, and the 25th involving a pedestrian.
[SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.