A 40-year-old man was killed late Thursday after being hit by a vehicle while crossing southbound Bradshaw Road near Countryroads Drive shortly after 9:45 p.m., authorities said. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, and the California Highway Patrol said there were no signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Southbound lanes were shut down and traffic was diverted at Lincoln Village Drive while first responders worked the scene.
According to ABC10, CHP investigators said the man was crossing outside a marked crosswalk, which officers described as jaywalking, when he was struck by a southbound vehicle. The CHP South Sacramento office is leading the investigation and has not released the man's name, pending notification of his family. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have video of the incident to contact the CHP.
Another Fatal Hit On A Busy Arterial
The crash lands in the middle of what has already been a grim year on Sacramento streets, with traffic deaths piling up faster than city leaders had hoped. CBS Sacramento reported earlier this year that pedestrian and vehicle fatalities have risen, even as the city leans on its safety blueprint, a plan adopted in 2018 that aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2027, according to the City of Sacramento. Safety advocates say the slow march of big-ticket projects has made quick, lower-cost fixes like brighter crosswalks, lower speed limits and more enforcement feel even more urgent.
Investigation Underway
The CHP said its South Sacramento office is still piecing together what led up to Thursday night's collision and has not released additional details about the victim's identity or the driver's statements. ABC10 reported that lanes remained blocked while crews investigated and cleared the scene.
Residents and traffic safety advocates say every fatality on roads like Bradshaw is another painful reminder that the clock is ticking on the city's safety promises. The Sacramento Bee has reported that hundreds of people have died on city streets since the Vision Zero pledge, underscoring just how steep the road ahead remains. As investigators continue their work on this latest case, neighbors are again left asking how quickly Sacramento can move to make its most dangerous corridors less deadly.
