Based on the initial investigation, JSO Sgt. Robert Hungerford said the suspect vehicle is a 2012-2014 black Toyota Camry.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a man in his mid-40s was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Atlantic Boulevard early Saturday.
The crash reportedly happened in the 6500 block of Atlantic Boulevard around 5:20 a.m.
According to JSO Sgt. Robert Hungerford, the victim was riding a bike west on Atlantic Boulevard when a vehicle described as a dark sedan struck him.
Jacksonville Fire Rescue paramedics then responded to the scene and pronounced the man dead upon arrival.
“The driver that struck the bicyclist did not stop to render aid, call for help, nor contact police to report the incident,” Hungerford said. “Instead, the suspect vehicle fled the scene southbound on Glynlea Road.”
Based on the initial investigation, Hungerford said the suspect vehicle is a 2012-2014 black Toyota Camry that will have damage to its front end from striking the bicyclist.
Hungerford said Atlantic Boulevard at Glynlea Road will remain closed in both directions until around 10:35 a.m. Saturday, as detectives conduct the on-scene portion of the investigation.
This crash marks the 52nd traffic fatality in Duval County this year, and the 4th involving a bicycle, according to JSO.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the identity of the driver of the suspect vehicle is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500, or email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org. To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS, where you’ll be eligible for a cash reward.