Yolo County, CA (January 13, 2026) – On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, authorities identified Daniel Ray Markham, 46, as the man who was found dead along Interstate 5 in Yolo County as the victim of an apparent hit-and-run collision on January 13.
Incident Details: On Tuesday, January 13, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers found Markahm’s body just before 11:30 a.m. in the center divide of northbound Interstate 5 near West Street, northwest of Woodland.
Based on evidence found at the scene, investigators reported that Markham was struck by a vehicle whose driver fled without stopping. The investigation remains ongoing.
Investigation: The CHP is continuing to investigate the apparent hit-and-run death of Daniel Ray Markham, who was found in the center divide of northbound Interstate 5 near West Street in Yolo County.
Investigators will examine physical evidence from the scene to determine how Markham was struck, including the likely direction of travel of the vehicle involved and the timeline leading up to the collision.
CHP is also expected to review surveillance footage, traffic camera data, and witness statements to identify the vehicle and driver who fled. These findings will be critical to confirming what happened and locating the responsible party.
Legal Considerations: Hit-and-run collisions can result in serious criminal charges and civil liability, particularly when a driver leaves the scene without stopping to render aid.
If investigators identify the driver and determine they caused the crash through negligence or reckless driving, the driver may face felony consequences and could also be held financially responsible.
For Markham’s loved ones, a wrongful death claim may help surviving family members pursue compensation for funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, and the loss of companionship and care caused by this tragic death.
Identifying the driver is critical because it determines who can be held legally responsible and what insurance coverage may be available for a wrongful death claim.
My thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Daniel Ray Markham during this tragic time.
Source: Sacramento Bee