Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Duval County on McDuff Avenue South at Rexford Street on August 15, 2026

A fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash was reported in Duval County on the night of August 15. Authorities said the collision happened around 9:15 p.m. in the 200 block of McDuff Avenue South at Rexford Street, where an elderly woman was struck while crossing the roadway.

The driver of the vehicle left the scene without stopping to provide aid or contact authorities, according to officials. Jacksonville Fire Rescue took the woman to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Few additional details about the vehicle or driver were available in the confirmed information released about the crash. Authorities have asked for information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may know more about the vehicle involved.

The crash occurred at an intersection area along McDuff Avenue South and Rexford Street in Jacksonville. Investigators have not publicly released further confirmed details about the circumstances leading up to the collision.

Hit-and-run fatal pedestrian cases often require investigators to rely on witness accounts, surveillance footage, and physical evidence from the scene. Anyone with direct information about this crash may wish to contact local authorities.

After a fatal pedestrian crash, families are often left waiting for answers while an investigation continues. In cases involving a hit-and-run, official findings can be important for understanding what happened and what options may be available next.