Rebecca McCarley dies in fatal Mayport car crash.
Fatal Mayport car crash death of Rebecca McCarley.
A 35-year-old woman named Rebecca McCarley was killed when struck by a vehicle near Mayport, authorities confirmed. The incident involved a hit-and-run.
According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, McCarley was cycling on Wonderwood Drive close to A1A. Her friend requested a stop to tend to a minor issue, causing the cyclist to pull over to the curb. McCarley remained in the bike lane until the suspect vehicle collided with her.
Investigators have released that they have located a potential suspect and their vehicle after the fatal collision, according to the family. However, no formal legal action has been taken yet.
McCarley was described by her family as a vibrant, sociable person who cherished her loved ones deeply. Her grandfather, Bradley Brown, shared memories highlighting her outgoing nature and her ability to bring joy to others. He emphasized her profound affection for her family and her free-spirited personality.
The family became aware of the tragic event after learning about it from acquaintances in the Mayport region. They mentioned having to inquire locally to determine the identity of the deceased before discovering it was McCarley at Memorial Hospital.
Upon arrival at the medical facility, Brown indicated that they were met with updates as the team worked on her. There was an initial delay in identifying her, even without her identification tags, requiring family members to confirm her identity. Brown expressed concern that widespread awareness might not have surfaced the incident for several hours without community assistance.
McCarley was disconnected from life-sustaining equipment on Monday and passed away early Tuesday morning. The family has decided to hold a private funeral service in Middleburg on Thursday. Their congregation provided financial support to cover the related expenses.
Brown described the overwhelming support from their church members and personal network as a source of blessing. He conveyed gratitude for the community’s response and generosity.
In the aftermath, the family stated that their primary desire is to seek justice and find a sense of peace following the loss. Brown expressed a wish for answers to be forthcoming.
