Pedestrian killed in hit and run near Lone Star Elementary School

JSO: 199th traffic fatality in Jacksonville this year.

Jacksonville, Fl — A 26-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle across from Lone Star Elementary School early this morning.

JSO received a call around 2:40 am from someone who saw the body. It was not clear when the person was hit, or what vehicle may have been involved.

According to police, this is the 49th pedestrian fatality of 2021, and the 199th traffic fatality in Jacksonville.

JSO is asking the public’s help with any information about this crash. You can contact JSO directly at 904-630-0500, or call Crimes Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS if you want to remain anonymous.