The accident was reported near the Elkhorn Boulevard and Cherry Lane intersection on Saturday, January 10
Rio Linda, CA – Authorities responded Saturday morning to an incident where a child was hit and injured by a vehicle at an intersection in Rio Linda.
The accident was reported near the Elkhorn Boulevard and Cherry Lane intersection on Saturday, January 10.
Authorities reported that a 10-year-old child was struck by a vehicle at the intersection. It’s unclear whether the child was in a crosswalk at the time of the crash.
The California Highway Patrol and the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to the scene and medics evaluated the child for injuries.
It was determined that the child had sustained moderate injuries. Medics transported the child to a hospital for further treatment.
There was no information on the driver of the vehicle that struck the child. The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine the cause of the accident.
Sacramento experiences a significant number of traffic collisions, with thousands reported annually and an increasing trend in recent years. In 2023, the city of Sacramento recorded 57 fatal wrecks, accounting for a fatal collision approximately once every 6.4 days. The broader Sacramento County surpassed 100 total traffic-related deaths, including drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists, by September of 2025. Â Common causes for these incidents mirror state and national trends, with human error being a primary factor. Leading causes include impaired driving (alcohol and drugs), speeding, and distracted driving, all of which are considered highly avoidable. Specific crash types show that broadside (T-bone) accidents were the deadliest in 2023, making up 19.3% of all fatal collisions, followed by hitting a fixed object. Â Pedestrians and cyclists are disproportionately affected, with recent data showing a concerning trend of pedestrian fatalities, often occurring on multi-lane roads in economically disadvantaged areas not originally designed for diverse user safety. Young drivers between the ages of 18 and 25 are also involved in more crashes than other age demographics in Sacramento.
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