Jacksonville, FL — The Florida Highway Patrol says a man has died after a hit and run crash on the Northside late Friday night. Troopers say 35-year-old Richard Wilson Jr. was walking on the shoulder of the road on Main Street and Kirk Road when a dark blue 2014 Ford truck hit him. FHP says its unknown at this time why the driver of the truck ran off the road and hit Wilson Jr.
Troopers say the driver continued north on Main Street after the crash. FHP says they did find the truck abandoned nearby and charges are pending.
Duval County Fatal Crash: Pickup vs. Pedestrian. North Main Street at Kirk Road. Pedestrian deceased. Pickup continued northbound on Main Street. Lanes are blocked in the area. pic.twitter.com/a7SO2SYnFl
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) February 9, 2019