According to the authorities, a pedestrian was walking near the intersection when they were hit by a vehicle. It wasn’t clear how the vehicle struck the pedestrian
Sacramento, CA – A vehicle struck and critically injured a pedestrian in Sacramento on Wednesday night, according to the Sacramento Police Department.
The incident took place near Florin Road and 29th Street shortly before 10 p.m. March 25.
According to the authorities, a pedestrian was walking near the intersection when they were hit by a vehicle. It wasn’t clear how the vehicle struck the pedestrian.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and located the severely injured pedestrian.
The victim was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Authorities have not released the identity of the injured victim.
Detectives from the Major Crimes Investigation Unit and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene and conducted the onscene investigations.
The driver of the involved car was at the scene when the authorities arrived and was cooperative with law enforcement. Police reported that DUI was not believed to have played any role in the crash and no arrests were made.
The Sacramento Police Department continues to investigate to establish the exact cause of the accident.
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 or a family member were injured 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.