A 66-year-old Jacksonville man died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Western Boulevard on Friday evening, according to the Jacksonville Police Department.
Officers responded to the incident near Western Boulevard and Liberty Drive at 5:53 p.m. on November 13. Lifesaving measures were performed on Gary Myers before he was transported to Camp Lejeune Naval Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities reported that the vehicle was traveling northbound on Western Boulevard after turning from Lejeune Boulevard when it hit Myers as he crossed midblock. No charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.
JPD's Traffic Division requests that anyone who witnessed the crash contact Investigator I. Patterson at 910-938-6454 or via email at ipatterson@jacksonvillenc.gov. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 910-750-7082, with anonymity assured. To text a tip, send TIP4CSJAX followed by your message to 274637.
Crime Stoppers may provide a reward of up to $5,000 for information beneficial to law enforcement.