Sacramento, CA (January 28, 2026) – A woman is in critical condition after being struck in a hit-and-run collision Monday night in South Sacramento, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The incident was discovered when a passerby found the woman lying in the roadway near the intersection of Franklin Blvd and 52nd Ave. Emergency crews from the Sacramento Fire Department responded quickly and transported the woman to a nearby hospital. Officials confirmed she suffered major injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle.
Authorities believe the driver involved fled the scene before help arrived. No identifying details about the suspect or the vehicle have been released at this time, and CHP is continuing to investigate.
The area was closed temporarily as investigators collected evidence and worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision. Officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Our thoughts are with the injured woman and her loved ones during this difficult time. We hope for her full and swift recovery.
