NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — A 57-year-old Sarasota woman is dead after she was hit by a car late Thursday in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened around 11 p.m. at Chester Road and Sweetbriar Lane in Yulee.
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The victim was riding her bike northbound on Chester Road approaching Sweetbriar Lane when she was hit by a vehicle described as a white 2020-2022 Kia Telluride, the news release states.
The car “fled the scene after the collision,” the news release states. FHP said the vehicle had damage in the front and on its right side.
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FHP said Friday afternoon that the “hit and run vehicle has been located. No arrests at this time. The investigation is still ongoing.”
One woman who lives along Chester Road told Action News Jax the street is poorly lit at night, and speeding is a frequent issue.
“Everybody’s calling for more sidewalks, street lights,” said Mary Florkiewicz, who lives nearby. “Yes, it does get dark.”
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Florkiewicz shared a Ring camera video that captured flashing emergency lights in the distance around the time of the crash.
“I just think it’s unfortunate that the person that hit her didn’t stop,” she said. “That’s the issue. Do the right thing. Step up. Accidents happen.”
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the FHP at 904-695-4115 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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