Sacramento, CA (April 30, 2025) – Authorities have identified 26-year-old William Andrew Akens as the victim in a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred Monday night in Sacramento.
Incident Details: According to the Sacramento Police Department, the crash happened around 10:45 p.m. near 24th Street and 52nd Avenue. Officers arrived to find Akens unresponsive at the scene. Despite life-saving efforts by emergency responders, he was pronounced dead shortly after. The suspect driver fled the area before police arrived and remains at large.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: The investigation is ongoing as detectives continue to gather evidence and search for the hit-and-run driver. Authorities are urging anyone with surveillance footage or information about the vehicle or driver involved to come forward. Leaving the scene of a fatal crash is a felony offense in California, and officials are treating the case with urgency.
Our deepest condolences go out to William Akens’ family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Source: ABC10