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Florida Highway Patrol Arrests Driver in Deadly Hit-and-Run

SUV Driver Flees Scene

Arrest Made Thanks to Witness Statements

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has arrested the driver of an SUV accused in a deadly hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead. The arrest was made possible thanks to witness statements and surveillance footage.

The incident occurred on November 21st, 2021, when a motorcyclist was struck by an SUV at the intersection of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and Cassia Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida. The suspect driver fled the scene, leaving the victim lying in the roadway.

FHP troopers and paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Witnesses provided a description of the suspect's vehicle, which helped FHP investigators locate it.

The driver, identified as 32-year-old John Doe, was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and is currently being held in the Duval County Jail.

The FHP investigation is ongoing, but they are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them. The family of the victim has expressed their gratitude to the FHP and the witnesses who helped bring the suspect to justice.

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of staying at the scene of an accident and reporting it to the authorities. Leaving the scene of an accident, especially one that results in serious injury or death, is a crime that can carry severe consequences.