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YULEE, Nassau County, Fla., Oct. 1, 2026 — An elderly woman died on Wednesday morning, September 30, after a hit-and-run driver struck her on Roses Bluff Road in Yulee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The driver did not stop.
The 76-year-old woman was walking along the shoulder of the eastbound lanes around 10 a.m. when she was hit by a vehicle that kept going; she died at the scene.
Troopers have not released a description of the vehicle involved. The agency said it is still working to identify the driver and the car.
FHP is asking anyone with information about the vehicle to contact the agency. The crash remains under investigation.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family of the victim.
Where Pedestrian Hit-And-Runs Happen Most
Crashes like this one tend to cluster on rural and suburban roads that carry higher-speed traffic but lack sidewalks or marked crossings. Shoulders become the only option for people on foot, and drivers moving at highway speed have less time to react to someone walking along the edge of the roadway, especially in low light or glare.
Undivided two-lane highways are a common setting for these crashes because they combine higher speeds with narrow or nonexistent buffers between vehicles and pedestrians. Intersections without signals add another layer of risk, since drivers turning or merging usually focus on other cars rather than scanning the shoulder for people walking.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 40,901 people were killed in motor-vehicle traffic crashes in 2023. Pedestrian deaths make up a steady share of that toll each year, and hit-and-run cases make identifying a driver and understanding what happened far harder for investigators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is distracted driving a factor in so many crashes?
Even a few seconds looking at a phone or dashboard screen means a driver travels a long distance without watching the road, which cuts down the time available to spot a pedestrian or react to one.
How do weather and road conditions play into crashes like this?
Poor lighting, rain, or glare from the sun can make it harder for drivers to see someone walking along a shoulder, particularly on roads without street lighting or marked pedestrian areas.
What should someone do immediately after witnessing a car accident?
Call 911, avoid moving anyone who is injured unless there's immediate danger, and try to note details such as the vehicle's direction, color, or any part of a license plate if it's safe to do so.
What to Do After a Hit-And-Run Crash in Yulee, Florida
If you witness a hit-and-run or are involved in one, call 911 right away and stay on the scene if it's safe. Try to note as much as you can about the vehicle, its color, direction of travel, or any partial plate number, since these details help investigators far more than people expect.
Anyone injured should be seen by a medical professional even if injuries seem minor at first, since some symptoms take hours to appear. Cooperating with FHP or local law enforcement and filing a report promptly gives investigators the best chance of identifying the driver involved.
