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Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office seeking public’s help solving fatal hit-and-run on Collins Road

By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office searching for vehicles of interest after fatal hit-and-run JSO video showcasing two vehicles of interest from 8700 Collins Road on the Westside July 26 at approximately 5:30am.

By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is requesting the community’s assistance in solving a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on July 26 on the Westside that left a 29-year-old pedestrian killed after being struck by a vehicle on the 8700 block of Collins Rd.

Surveillance footage from the area shows two vehicles of interest: a dark sedan traveling at a high rate of speed, followed closely by a dark SUV. Authorities believe the vehicle or vehicles involved in the incident would have significant front-end damage.

Can you help us solve this hit and run? Take a good look at this video. It shows two vehicles of interest from 8700 Collins Road on the Westside July 26 at approximately 5:30am. While it’s hard to see, this shows a dark sedan at a high rate of speed followed by a dark SUV. We believe the vehicle or vehicles involved would have significant front end damage. The crash killed a 29-year-old pedestrian who was later struck by a different vehicle whose driver stayed and cooperated with our investigation. #YourJSO Traffic Homicide detectives continue to investigate the case and will track down all leads to bring answers to the man’s grieving family. There is a reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to an arrest. Call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477). Remember, you can remain anonymous. Additionally, you can call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at (904) 630-0500 or e-mail JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.

Posted by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, August 27, 2024

After the initial hit-and-run, the pedestrian was reportedly struck again by a different vehicle, whose driver remained on the scene and fully cooperated with the investigation.

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JSO’s Traffic Homicide detectives are actively investigating the case and are determined to bring closure to the victim’s grieving family.

There is a reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information is urged to contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477), where they can remain anonymous. Tips can also be directed to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at (904) 630-0500 or by emailing JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.

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