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Teen critically injured in hit-and-run crash on Blanding Blvd; JSO searching for driver

Police are looking for the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that injured a teen on Jacksonville's Westside. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A teen was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash early Monday on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Police said the teen was crossing Blanding Blvd., near the intersection with Confederate Point Road, when they were struck by a white car.

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According to police, after hitting the teen, the driver pulled into a parking lot south of the crash scene to check for damages to the car, inspected it and then continued driving south on Blanding Blvd.

The teen was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police.

According to JSO, the suspect car is believed to be a white Toyota Yaris or a similar vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle can be seen below.

Police are looking for the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that injured a teen on Jacksonville's Westside. (JSO)

Anyone with information on the pictured vehicle and/or driver is asked to contact the JSO at 904-630-0500 or visit JSO Crime Tips here.

To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000, please call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.