JACKSONVILLE, Fla — Police are investigating after a man was killed Monday morning in a moped crash on Merrill Road.
According to Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, a moped driver in his mid-30's was driving eastbound on Merrill Road when he tried to change lanes but struck a curb, lost control of his moped and hit a concrete pole. Police say he was not wearing a helmet.
JSO says this happened around 5:45 a.m. near Hartsfield Road, and an off-duty officer found the scene. Police identified one witness and say it could be a weather-related crash.
The crash happened right around the corner from Merrill Road Elementary School.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. The eastbound lanes of Merrill Road are expected to be shut down for a few more hours, as of 7:30 a.m. Traffic is being diverted to Woolery Drive.