JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman who died after police believe she was struck by a vehicle on West 8th Street in the Hogan's Creek neighborhood was found lying in the road by a passing patrol officer, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
The officer called for help, but the woman died at the scene, which was near the intersection of Illinois Street, near UF Health.
JSO Sgt. Robert Hungerford said the crash likely occurred around 3 a.m., and the woman, who was in her mid-50s, was spotted by the officer just before 4 a.m. She had visible injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle.
Investigators are looking for any witnesses or surveillance video as they work to identify the vehicle that struck the woman.
Hungerford said investigators will likely have that vehicle identified soon through surveillance video and urged the person involved to turn themselves in.
Anyone with information can call JSO at 9054-630-0500 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
Hungerford said the death marks the 86th traffic fatality this year in Jacksonville.
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