18-year-old Shaqia Bryant, a Jacksonville student, was fatally struck by a vehicle when she was walking to her bus stop this morning. The accident happened around 6 a.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a gray Chevy was traveling on Normandy Boulevard and approaching the intersection. Bryant was attempting to cross the roadway and entered the path of the vehicle. She was a student at the Ed White Military Academy. Shaqia Bryant was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, according to witnesses, ran a red light and struck Bryant. The driver is currently cooperating with authorities. The investigation is ongoing.
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