3 Dead In Jacksonville After 2 Hit-and-Run Accidents
JACKSONVILLE, FL (June 17, 2019) — The Florida Highway Patrol stated that one man was killed after a hit-and-run incident on Sunday morning. It was one of two fatal hit-and-run accidents that occurred over last weekend.
FHP explained that, early on Sunday morning, a male driving a motorized mini-bike was hit by an unidentified automobile on eastbound Butler Boulevard close to Gate Parkway. The 34-year-old man did not survive the accident and his identity was not immediately announced. If you have relevant information regarding the incident, FHP requests that you call (904) 695-4000.
The Sunday morning accident happened a day following another hit-and-run accident where a pair of bicyclists were struck and killed Saturday morning. They were cycling on Racetrack Road around Bartram Springs Parkway. The vehicle was later discovered as a 2016 Hyundai sedan with substantial damage on its front end. However, authorities have not yet found the vehicle’s driver. The driver is described as an African-American male wearing an orange colored shirt. Anyone with information regarding this accident is asked to contact Detective James Jackson at (904) 209-2142.
Any accident can be life altering for the victim(s) and their loved ones. These particular accidents are truly terrible in that lives were lost in such unexpected circumstances. We wish the family and friends of the victims peace during this time.
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