According to California Highway Patrol logs, the incident was reported around 12:14 a.m. on June 27, 2026, at Watt Avenue and Kings Way.
Sacramento, CA – The authorities have released the identity of a pedestrian who was hit and killed by a suspected DUI driver at an intersection in Arden-Arcade early Saturday morning.
The victim was identified as 56-year-old Willie Brown.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Brown was hit by a vehicle at about 12:14 a.m. on June 27, 2026, in the area of Watt Avenue and Kings Way.
The CHP said Brown was outside the crosswalk when he was struck by the vehicle.
The involved driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The incident remains under investigation.
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Sacramento, CA – A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle early Saturday morning at an intersection in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento County.
According to California Highway Patrol logs, the incident was reported around 12:14 a.m. on June 27, 2026, at Watt Avenue and Kings Way.
CHP said a pedestrian in the area was hit by an unknown vehicle under unclear circumstances.
The victim suffered severe injuries and died.
All eastbound lanes of Watt Avenue were closed during an on-scene investigation.
No other details were given, but an investigation is ongoing.