Sacramento, California (September 8, 2025) — A man was struck and killed by a vehicle late Monday morning in North Sacramento, according to police.
Incident Details: The crash was reported just after 11:30 a.m. near El Camino Avenue and Van Ness Street. Sacramento police said officers arrived to find that a man had been hit by a vehicle. He was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. The driver remained at the scene, and investigators are reviewing the circumstances of the collision.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Authorities have not yet released the victim’s name. The Sacramento Police Department is investigating factors such as speed, driver attentiveness, and pedestrian right-of-way. Families of victims in pedestrian fatalities may pursue wrongful death claims to recover funeral costs, lost financial support, and emotional damages. Liability could extend to the driver and their insurer depending on the outcome of the investigation.
I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the man killed in this North Sacramento crash.
Source: CBS Sacramento