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JSO confirms person dead after being hit by pickup truck at Beach Boulevard

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Update: The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the person hit on Beach Boulevard has died from their injuries.

A pickup truck traveling west on Beach Boulevard struck a man in his 50s crossing the road from south to north.

The man hit was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

The driver of the pickup truck did stop and stayed at the scene. He and a passenger were not hurt in the accident.

JSO has said that this is an active investigation and they are still looking to see who is at fault.

This is the 157th traffic fatality of the year and 41st involving a pedestrian.

Original Story: The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is currently at the scene of an accident at 10900 Beach Blvd.

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Reports indicate that a car hit a person. That victim is considered in critical condition by JFRD.

This is a developing story. Once Action News Jax get more details this story will be updated.

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