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SACRAMENTO, Sacramento County, Calif., Nov. 1, 2026 — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Saturday evening, October 31, on westbound Fulton Avenue near Hurley Way in Sacramento, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision was reported around 7:19 p.m. near the Hurley Way and Fulton Avenue intersection. A caller to dispatchers reported hearing the crash but said they could not confirm whether anyone was hurt. The person struck was described in CHP records as a 70 year old pedestrian.
A unit was reported arriving at the scene shortly after the call came in, and the roadway was flagged as a traffic hazard while crews responded. The extent of any injuries has not been confirmed so far. It is not clear from available records whether the pedestrian was taken to a hospital.
The CHP has not released the cause of the collision. No information on speed or possible impairment has been made public, and the incident remains under investigation.
We hope everyone involved is okay, and we will share more as details are confirmed.
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What usually causes pedestrian accidents?
Pedestrian crashes commonly happen when a driver fails to yield at an intersection or crosswalk, when visibility is poor, or when a pedestrian enters a roadway outside a designated crossing. Investigators typically look at driver attention, lighting conditions and right-of-way at the scene.
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