Man arrested after cyclist killed in Jacksonville hit-and-run

JACKSONVILLE– UPDATE: Our news partner, KETK, reports that the Jacksonville Police Department has arrested a man in connection to the Nov. 27, 2024 hit-and-run death of Tayedrian Baker.

Londedric Jayquell Taylor Sr., 30 of Jacksonville, was arrested for accident involving serious bodily injury or death and has been booked into the Cherokee County Jail.

“Our hearts go out to Mr. Baker’s family during this difficult time. The case remains under investigation, and no further details will be released at this time,” the Jacksonville Police Department said.

ORIGINAL STORY: Our news partner, KETK, reports that a 25-year-old East Texas cyclist died after being hit by a vehicle Friday night, now authorities are seeking help to identify the driver involved.

According to the Jacksonville Police Department, the crash happened around 9 p.m. on Friday in the 1000 block of Austin Street.

Police said Tayedrian Baker was travelling on an electric bike when an unknown vehicle hit him. Baker was flown to a Tyler hospital but later died from his injuries, Jacksonville PD said. Officials said the vehicle involved fled the scene and that detectives are working to identify the driver.

Anyone with information on the crash is urged to call detectives at 903-586-2549, and have the option to do it anonymously.