JSO: More officers will be on the roads after 100 traffic deaths in 2025
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On Thursday, authorities announced a tragic event where a teenager lost their life after being struck by a pickup truck on Biscayne Boulevard while returning home from school, reaching a sorrowful milestone.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) revealed plans to deploy more officers on the streets following the city’s 100th traffic-related fatality this year.

The tragic incident involving the teen, who was hit by a pickup truck, occurred on Biscayne Boulevard as they were walking home from school, marking the year’s unfortunate milestone. This incident also represented the 19th pedestrian death in 2025.

A resident speaking to First Coast News, who resides just seven houses away from the accident site, recounted the incident. Joyce Valcour, a neighborhood resident for four decades, mentioned the event deeply impacted the entire street.

“It’s traumatizing to all of us,” said Valcour. “His shoes were still out there. His bookbag was still in the street.”

In response, JSO plans to enhance the traffic officer count from 34 to 50 and increase motor officers from 17 to 30. Authorities are also urging drivers to continue exercising caution on the roads.

“Our officers are working every day, but we can’t keep the roads safe without your help,” JSO conveyed in a Facebook message. “Please slow down. Drive sober. Wear your seatbelt. Watch for pedestrians and other motorists. Put the phone down. Together, we’ll see safer streets ahead.”

Safer Streets Ahead

We’re working every single day to make Jacksonville’s roadways safe for every driver, passenger, pedestrian, and motorcyclist.

This week, we surpassed a heartbreaking milestone: 100 people have lost their lives in traffic crashes so far this year. 100 families have lost someone near and dear to them. That’s why our Traffic Enforcement Unit is so important to our agency. These officers spend their time monitoring our streets to prevent deadly crashes and cut down on dangerous driving habits.

Our agency is restructuring some of our patrol support, adding more traffic and motor units to address traffic safety citywide. We’re increasing the number of traffic officers from 34 to 50, and we’re increasing the number of motor officers from 17 to 30.

Our officers are working every day, but we can’t keep the roads safe without your help. Please slow down. Drive sober. Wear your seatbelt. Watch for pedestrians and other motorists. Put the phone down. Together, we’ll see safer streets ahead💙.

Posted by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, August 16, 2025

Previous First Coast News reporting contributed to this article.

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