A tragic Jacksonville car accident happened today. Our thoughts go out to the local family that lost their daughter today. A 5-year-old Jacksonville girl died after being struck by an SUV while crossing a busy Mandarin street with her mother and younger brother late this morning, police said.
The unidentified girl was dragged under the vehicle on southbound San Jose Boulevard at Kori Road shortly before noon. The light turned green before she, her mother and 4-year-old brother, in a stroller, could get across, said detective John Hurst of the Sheriff’s Office.
The mother was hospitalized, but her injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. She told police they were heading home from the nearby Kmart, Hurst said.
The van was being driven by an unidentified man who did not see the girl, Hurst said. No charges have been filed. I drive on San Jose Boulevard everyday and can confirm that this intersection is one of the most dangerous in Jacksonville. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family who suffered this tragedy.
