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Tragic Hit-and-Run: E-Scooter Rider Fatally Struck in Jacksonville Incident, JSO Investigates

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Authorities from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office have reported that a tragic incident took place Thursday night, resulting in the death of a woman who was riding an electric scooter along Jammes Road.

In Jacksonville, Florida, a fatal hit-and-run accident claimed the life of a woman on an electric scooter, as confirmed by the local sheriff’s office.

According to JSO, the collision happened at approximately 9:20 p.m. in the 6300 block of Jammes Road. The victim was traveling south on her e-scooter when a vehicle, also heading south, struck her.

The driver involved failed to stop and left the scene without offering assistance. Sadly, the woman was declared dead at the location of the accident.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to reach out by calling 904-630-0500, sending an email to JSOcrimetips@jaxsheriff.org, or contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-866-854-TIPS.

This crash marks as the 23rd traffic fatality in Duval County this year.

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