JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man and his 1-year-old child were killed Friday night, after being hit by a car while crossing Baymeadows Road.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the man was carrying the child when they were struck by a car in the eastbound lanes.

JFRD pronounced the man and child dead at the scene.

The driver was taken to a nearby hospital, and is cooperating with investigators.

So far this year, Duval County has reported 62 traffic fatalities, including 12 involving pedestrians.