Police Seek Leads in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Woman on Scooter

Crime Stoppers urges community to provide any information that could help identify the driver who fled the scene

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident where a woman riding an electric scooter was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene on Thursday night in the Oak Hill neighborhood. Crime Stoppers is asking the community to come forward with any tips or information, including vehicle descriptions or suspicious activity, that could help detectives identify the driver responsible.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents are a growing concern in many communities, leaving victims and their families without closure and justice. This case highlights the importance of public cooperation in solving these types of crimes and the role organizations like Crime Stoppers play in encouraging people to come forward with information that could lead to an arrest.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Thursday on Jammes Road in the Oak Hill area of Jacksonville. The woman, who has not been identified, was riding an electric scooter when she was struck by a southbound vehicle that did not stop or render aid. She died at the scene. Crime Stoppers is now urging anyone who may have been in the area at the time, seen anything suspicious, or has information about a vehicle with potential front-end damage, to report what they know to help detectives track down the driver responsible.

  • The incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • So far in 2025, Crime Stoppers has approved more than $109,000 in cash rewards to tipsters.

The players

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal hit-and-run incident.

First Coast Crime Stoppers

A nonprofit organization that works with law enforcement to encourage community members to provide anonymous tips that could help solve crimes.

Chase Robinson

The Executive Director of First Coast Crime Stoppers, who is urging the public to come forward with any information related to the incident.

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What they’re saying

“This is a perfect opportunity for the community to step up and do the right thing. We encourage anyone who was out there around the 9:30 area to report anything suspicious that they might of saw. It could be a vehicle description potentially with front end damage and this can really help to lead detectives in the right direction even tracking using cameras, red light intersections, specific vehicle make and models towards where ultimately they can find a suspect who was involved in this unfortunate event.”

— Chase Robinson, Executive Director, First Coast Crime Stoppers (WOKV)

“Anything that you think could be suspicious or even remotely related to this case, you can report it safely, securely and anonymously to Crime Stoppers even if you see it stopped at a red light, parked in a parking lot, you can even snap a picture of it and send that to Crime Stoppers as well. Having pictures whether you see it on social media, someone posting a picture of it, screenshots are welcome as well. Any form of information that can help point detectives in the right direction is vital to bringing justice to this individual who was killed.”

— Chase Robinson, Executive Director, First Coast Crime Stoppers (WOKV)

What’s next

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and urge anyone with information to contact First Coast Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest in the case.

The takeaway

This tragic hit-and-run highlights the importance of community cooperation in solving crimes. By coming forward with any information, no matter how small, residents can help bring justice for the victim's family and make the streets safer for everyone.