Jacksonville, FL (November 3, 2019) - Investigators responded to the scene of a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead in Jacksonville on Saturday, November 2nd. The crash happened around 1:45 a.m. on Duval Road.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, a bicyclist was riding in the area when they were struck by a car. The car fled the scene after the collision and before the police could arrive. Officers say that no one witnessed the collision. The victim was pronounced dead when rescue workers arrived at the scene. His name has not been released at this time. There is no description of the suspect's vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the victim in this Jacksonville hit-and-run. Hit-and-run collisions continue to plague our state, with over 100,000 of these crashes reported each year. This amounts to about a quarter of all reported accidents. Unfortunately, hit-and-run accidents often cause severe injuries and even death. Drivers who flee the scene of these crashes will face both criminal and civil responsibility for their negligent actions.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida wrongful death attorneys are here to help if you are experiencing a sudden loss of your loved one due to the actions of another. We will fight for your legal rights and help you obtain compensation during this time. For a free consultation with a member of our team, please give us a call any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources, information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make adjustments. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene
