CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A 48-year-old woman is recovering after a hit-and-run crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County early Saturday morning left her in serious condition.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, the woman was driving a grey Toyota Camry in the center lane, heading north on Blanding Boulevard at the intersection of Kingsley Avenue.
At the same time, troopers said a dump truck that was driving directly behind the sedan at a higher rate of speed crashed into the back of the sedan, catapulting it forward off the road.
The sedan came to a final stop on the sidewalk on the east shoulder of Blanding Boulevard just north of the intersection. The driver is in serious condition, according to FHP.
After the crash, the dump truck fled the scene heading north on Blanding Boulevard toward Duval County, troopers said.
The dump truck involved would have heavy front-end damage and possible damage to the passenger side headlight and side mirror.
Anyone with information regarding this hit-and-run crash is asked to contact First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477) or report a tip to www.FCCrimeStoppers.com