The incident occurred around 2:27 p.m., March 26, on Main Avenue, just in front of the elementary school in the area.
Sacramento, CA – A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Sacramento, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident occurred around 2:27 p.m., March 26, on Main Avenue, just in front of the elementary school in the area.
Sheriff’s deputies and paramedics responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to the hospital.
Details about the cause of the accident and the extent of the patient’s injuries were not available.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
According to 2024–2025 OTS and SafeTREC data, Sacramento County consistently ranks among the top five in the state for pedestrian fatalities, with a rate of approximately 5.5 deaths per 100,000 residents. Locally, the City of Sacramento reports that while people walking and biking account for just over 1% of travel, they are involved in nearly 46% of all fatal and serious injury (FSI) crashes. A significant portion of these incidents occur on higher-speed arterials (35+ MPH) and within disadvantaged communities, with nighttime visibility and unsafe speeds cited as the leading primary crash factors.
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