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Car sought by police in hit-and-run crash that killed woman on Lane Avenue
Read full article: Car sought by police in hit-and-run crash that killed woman on Lane AvenueJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As detectives continue to investigate a deadly hit-and-run crash that took the life of a 25-year-old woman, Jacksonville police on Tuesday released a photo of a car similar to the one they’re looking for. According to the Sheriff’s Office, police are looking for a 2007 or 2008 Dodge Avenger or Chrysler 200, both of which are manufactured by the same automaker, FCA, and look similar. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the incident was captured by nearby video, but JSO told News4Jax on Monday morning that investigators will ultimately determine whether video surveillance will be released to the public. The Sheriff’s Office asks anyone with information about the crash to call 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. According to News4Jax records, there have been six hit-and-run crashes this year in Duval County, and no arrests have been made.
Jacksonville family recovering after truck flips in hit-and-run
Read full article: Jacksonville family recovering after truck flips in hit-and-runJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville family wants answers after vehicle flipped during a hit-and-run on Interstate 95 over the weekend. They said their son was in the backseat when another driver forced their truck off the highway and the vehicle overturned at least once. “(Our son) was (seated) in the center, thankfully, because if he had been directly behind me, the roof would have caved in on him,” the wife told News4Jax. Now the family wants witnesses, or the other driver, to come forward. I find it really stunning.”News4Jax has reached out to the Florida Highway Patrol for a copy of the crash report.
Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Soutel Drive
Read full article: Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Soutel DriveJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was walking in Northwest Jacksonville Saturday evening when he was killed in a hit-and-run crash, according to loved ones and police. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed the crash happened on Soutel Drive near New Kings Road. News4Jax records show there have been 50 deadly hit-and-runs, including Saturday’s crash, in Duval County since 2015. Anyone with information about Saturday’s crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477). Funeral services for Lynard Green will be held at 11 a.m. March 7 at Mt.