An elderly woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Saturday night while crossing the street in Lackawanna.
According to JSO, the woman was crossing McDuff South near Rexford Street around 9:15 p.m. when she was hit. She died at the hospital.
JSO said the driver of the car didn’t stop and drove north.
JSO did not immediately have a description of the make or model of the vehicle involved.
JSO is asking anyone with information to come forward while it works on getting surveillance video.
JSO is also asking the driver to turn themselves in.
“The sooner you contact the sheriff’s office and turn yourself in the better,” a JSO spokesperson said.
The death marks the 114th traffic fatality this year. A total of 27 pedestrians have been killed in 2026. At the same time last year, that number was 18.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has direct information about the hit-and-run vehicle or driver to call 630-0500, submit an online crime tip (JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org) or contact First Coast CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS where the caller may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.
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