Preliminary reports indicate that a pedestrian was attempting to walk across the roadway outside of the crosswalk when they were hit by a vehicle. Shortly after, the pedestrian was struck by a second vehicle
Orangevale, CA – A pedestrian was hit and killed by two vehicles in Orangevale in Sacramento County on Sunday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
At about 8:30 p.m. February 22, authorities were called to the scene of a collision on Greenback Lane, just west of Main Avenue.
Preliminary reports indicate that a pedestrian was attempting to walk across the roadway outside of the crosswalk when they were hit by a vehicle. Shortly after, the pedestrian was struck by a second vehicle.
The California Highway Patrol officers and the Sacramento Metro Fire responded to the site of the accident a few minutes later.
The pedestrian was confirmed deceased at 8:44 p.m. at the scene. The victim’s identity was not immediately released pending notification of the next-of-kin.
The two drivers remained at the scene and were cooperative with the investigators. According to the report, impairment and speed were not believed to have played any role in the collision.
No further details were immediately available. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
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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