FHP searching for blue vehicle, after fatal hit-and-run on US 301

Jacksonville, FL — The Florida Highway Patrol says it's searching for a blue vehicle, possibly a heavy truck, after a fatal hit-and-run on US 301 on Tuesday.

According to the crash report we've obtained, a pedestrian was fatally hit as he was on the shoulder of US 301 heading southbound, about two miles south of I-10. That man's name has not yet been released, as FHP is working to notify his family.

Troopers say after the collision, the driver responsible fled the scene.

If you have any information about this crash, which troopers believe happened in the morning hours of September 25th, you're urged to contact the Florida Highway Patrol or Crimestoppers.