A deadly Friday morning commute on Folsom Boulevard in Sacramento County left a pedestrian dead and investigators asking whether a second driver may have bolted from the scene. The collision happened just before 7 a.m. near Tiber Way. Authorities say an eastbound vehicle struck a person, who was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The driver who initially hit the pedestrian stopped and stayed at the scene, but officers are now working to determine whether a second vehicle also struck the victim and drove off. Officials have not yet released the person’s identity, according to CBS Sacramento.
What the California Highway Patrol says
The California Highway Patrol told CBS Sacramento that the crash occurred when an eastbound driver hit a person near Tiber Way just before 7 a.m. According to the agency, the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk when they were struck. The initial driver stopped and remained at the scene, and the pedestrian was transported to a hospital, where they later died.
Investigators are still sorting through witness statements and physical evidence to piece together the sequence of events.
Where it happened
Folsom Boulevard is a major east west arterial in Sacramento County, connecting the city of Sacramento with Rancho Cordova and Folsom and carrying a steady mix of commuter traffic and transit riders. The crash site is in an East Sacramento stretch near Tiber Way, in an area served by the SacRT Gold Line. For a basic overview of the corridor, see Wikipedia.
Investigation under way
Officers told CBS Sacramento they are investigating whether a second vehicle may have run over the pedestrian and then fled. As of now, authorities have not released information about a possible suspect vehicle or any potential charges. According to the account reported by CBS, the California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.
Legal context
Under California Vehicle Code §20001, it is a crime to leave the scene of a crash that results in injury or death. In cases involving serious injury or a fatality, prosecutors can pursue felony hit-and-run charges, which may carry multiple years in state prison and significant fines, depending on the circumstances. For a plain-language explanation of the statute, see Shouse Law.
This story will be updated as officials release more details and as the CHP provides additional information. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is urged to contact local law enforcement.
