A somber report hit the Sacramento community as the Sacramento Police Department shared updates on a roadway tragedy. According to Hoodline, a pedestrian, who is yet to be identified publicly, was fatally hit by a suspected intoxicated driver last Wednesday afternoon. The grisly incident happened at the intersection of Del Paso Road and El Centro Road shortly after 3:15 p.m.
The Sacramento Police responded to the scene, where they found an adult male pedestrian down in the roadway. Despite immediate lifesaving attempts, he was pronounced dead at the site by fire personnel. The driver of the vehicle sustained injuries and showed signs of intoxication, which led to his arrest while he remained hospitalized. In the wake of this event, the Major Collision Investigations Unit and Crime Scene Investigators processed the scene and spoke with witnesses.
In a recent update from the Sacramento Police Department's social media post, 30-year-old Marvin Carter of Sacramento was named in connection with the incident. Carter was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on charges related to felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury or death. The booking took place on August 10, five days prior to the public identification of his connection to the case.
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office is expected to release the identity of the deceased once next of kin have been notified. Meanwhile, law enforcement is seeking assistance from anyone who might hold information about the collision. "Anyone with information related to this collision would be encouraged to move forward," as stated in the report by Hoodline. The police are urging potential witnesses to come forth and contact them, offering potential rewards for information leading to further clarity in the ongoing investigation.
With the community's help, Sacramento Police hope to piece together the moments leading up to the impact that claimed a life. They invite anyone with pertinent details to call their dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Tipsters have the option of remaining anonymous and may still qualify for a reward up to $1,000. For those preferring an electronic method of communication, the "P3 Tips" smartphone app provides a convenient platform for submitting anonymous tips.
UPDATE: 30-year-old Marvin Carter of Sacramento was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on August 10th, on charges related to felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury or death. https://t.co/QqjYpzqtW3
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) August 15, 2025
