72 year old man struck and killed by a hit-and-run
On Saturday, January 10th 2026, on Vernon Road between Edgewood Avenue and West 45th Street, a 72-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run. Officers say that the driver left the scene. Sadly the victim died to to his injuries.
Link to the surveillance footage of a vehicle of interest: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1278577924115155
Helpful information in this case includes, but is not limited to: description/names of suspect(s), vehicle descriptions, location of individuals involved, etc. Anyone with information regarding the incident or those involved are encouraged to submit a tip to First Coast Crime Stoppers. A cash reward of up to $5,000 is offered for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest. If you have any information, no matter how small, submit a tip by calling 1-866-845-TIPS (8477), dialing **TIPS (8477), visiting www.fccrimestoppers.com, or by downloading the P3 Tips mobile app to a smart device.
