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SACRAMENTO, Sacramento County, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 — A pedestrian was hurt on Monday night, September 28, in a hit-and-run crash at College Oak Drive and Myrtle Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver fled before officers arrived, the agency reported.
The California Highway Patrol logged the call as a vehicle versus pedestrian collision shortly after 9:19 p.m. Sacramento Fire Department units responded to the intersection to treat the injured pedestrian. The extent of the injuries has not been released.
The report indicates the vehicle involved left the scene before it could be identified, meeting the threshold for a hit-and-run investigation. No description of the vehicle or driver has been made public as of this writing.
The California Highway Patrol has not announced any arrests in connection with the crash. The investigation remains open, and anyone with information has reportedly been asked to come forward, though no tip line was listed in the initial report.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
Where Pedestrian Hit-And-Run Crashes Cluster in Sacramento
Pedestrian crashes tend to concentrate at intersections like the one where a road narrows traffic into fewer lanes but keeps posted speeds high, forcing people on foot to cross wide gaps without long walk signals. Unsignalled or partially signaled intersections, especially where a smaller street meets a busier arterial, are common trouble spots because drivers making turns are watching for gaps in traffic and not always scanning for pedestrians already in the crosswalk.
Wide urban arterials with multiple lanes in each direction also produce more of these crashes. A pedestrian who starts crossing when one lane is clear can still be missed by a driver in an adjacent lane, particularly after dark when visibility drops. Poor lighting at night, combined with speeds that don't leave a driver enough distance to stop, is a recurring pattern in these collisions.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrian fatalities decreased from 1,213 in 2022 to 1,106 in 2023. Even with that decline, intersections and arterial roads like this one continue to appear in local crash data, which is why cities continue to target them for crosswalk upgrades, lighting improvements, and lower posted speeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a driver do to avoid hitting a pedestrian at an intersection?
Slow down and fully scan crosswalks before turning, even when the light is green or a lane appears clear. Many pedestrian crashes occur because a driver's attention is on other vehicles rather than on someone already stepping into the road.
What injuries are most common when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle?
Pedestrians commonly suffer leg and hip fractures, head injuries, and spinal trauma. Because there's no vehicle frame protecting them, even a crash at moderate speed can cause serious injury.
Does vehicle speed change a pedestrian's chance of survival?
Yes. Research consistently shows that a pedestrian's risk of dying rises sharply as vehicle speed increases, which is a major reason cities lower speed limits near crosswalks and schools.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Hit-And-Run in Sacramento, CA
If you witness or are involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run, call 911 immediately so paramedics can reach the scene quickly. Try to note details about the fleeing vehicle, its color, direction of travel, or any part of a license plate, since that information can help investigators identify the driver.
Anyone injured should be seen by a medical provider even if symptoms seem minor at first, since some injuries, like internal bleeding or concussions, aren't obvious right away. File a report with local police if one hasn't already been taken, and keep a copy for your records. Sacramento residents can also contact the California Highway Patrol directly with any information about the vehicle involved in this case.
