Man Struck, Killed by Car on Highway 160 near Arden Way in Sacramento
Sacramento, California (November 7, 2023) – A 57-year-old man died after being struck by a car in Sacramento on Monday night.
The fatal pedestrian accident happened on northbound Highway 160 near Arden Way at around 10:40 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
A 56-year-old man was driving a car on Highway 160 when he struck a male pedestrian.
The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
CHP says drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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