According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the accident was reported shortly after 9:45 p.m. March 25, on Bradshaw Road at Countryroads Drive
Sacramento, CA – An investigation is underway into an auto-pedestrian collision that claimed the life of one person in Sacramento on Wednesday night.
According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the accident was reported shortly after 9:45 p.m. March 25, on Bradshaw Road at Countryroads Drive.
Preliminary reports indicate that a man was jaywalking on Bradshaw Road when he was struck by a vehicle passing through the area.
According to the CHP, the involved pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene of the collision. He was only identified as a 40-year-old man.
The driver was at the scene when authorities arrived and cooperated with the investigators. DUI was not believed to have factored in the accident, CHP reported.
Authorities shut down the southbound lanes of Bradshaw Road for an unspecified duration as they conducted the on-scene investigations.
No further information on the accident has been released at this time and an investigation by the California Highway Patrol is ongoing.
Pedestrian safety in Sacramento remains a major concern, with the city consistently ranking among the most dangerous in California for those on foot. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Sacramento recently ranked 4th worst out of 15 large cities for pedestrian victims. In 2023, the city recorded 297 fatal and injury pedestrian incidents, contributing to a county-wide death toll that has historically been the fourth highest in the state.
NHTSA and local data indicate that nearly 77% of fatal pedestrian crashes occur after dark, often on high-speed arterials like Florin Road and Watt Avenue. A significant 2025-2026 trend shows that while overall fatalities are dipping, pedestrian deaths still account for a disproportionate 50% of traffic fatalities in the urban core.
If you lost a family member in this pedestrian accident, you may have the right to seek compensation and speaking to a car accident lawyer can help you learn about your legal options.