Family Mourns Father Killed in Elk Grove Hit-and-Run

Suspect released on bail as family seeks justice for Daniel Sanchez's death

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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A family in Sacramento County is grieving the loss of Daniel Sanchez, 61, who was killed in a hit-and-run while changing a tire. The suspect, Kushmit Singh, has been arrested but released on bail, prompting outrage from the family who is seeking justice for Daniel's death.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges of hit-and-run crashes and the difficulties families face when suspects are released on bail, raising questions about public safety and the justice system's response to such cases.

The details

Daniel Sanchez was changing a tire on the side of the road in Elk Grove when he was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. The suspect, Kushmit Singh, was later arrested after detectives found the vehicle involved in the crash in his garage. However, Singh has been released on bail, further devastating the Sanchez family as they grapple with Daniel's sudden and senseless death.

  • On February 8, 2026, Daniel Sanchez was killed in the hit-and-run incident.
  • Kushmit Singh had his first court appearance on February 9, 2026 and is scheduled for further arraignment on February 26, 2026.

The players

Daniel Sanchez

A 61-year-old father who was killed in the hit-and-run incident while changing a tire.

Anthony Sanchez

Daniel Sanchez's 11-year-old son who is grieving the loss of his father.

Angela Holguin

The mother of Daniel Sanchez's children, who is seeking justice for his death.

Andres Sanchez

Daniel Sanchez's high school senior son who is struggling with the loss of his father.

Kushmit Singh

The suspect arrested for the hit-and-run incident who has been released on bail.

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What they’re saying

“He's not gonna be able to watch me like graduate or grow up, so it's just sad to deal with it.”

— Anthony Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez's 11-year-old son (kcra.com)

“Knowing that it was a hit and run made it that much harder.”

— Angela Holguin, Mother of Daniel Sanchez's children (kcra.com)

“As moms, we try our hardest to protect our kids from anything that would hurt them and it still happened; they still got hurt.”

— Angela Holguin, Mother of Daniel Sanchez's children (kcra.com)

“It was surreal in a sense. I almost didn't believe it, but now, a few days later, everything is starting to slowly set in.”

— Andres Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez's high school senior son (kcra.com)

“He's not going to see the man that I'm becoming in the future, and that resonates with me on an entirely different level.”

— Andres Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez's high school senior son (kcra.com)

What’s next

Kushmit Singh will be seen again on February 26, 2026 for further arraignment, where the family hopes he will be held accountable for Daniel Sanchez's death.

The takeaway

This tragic hit-and-run case highlights the ongoing challenges families face when suspects are released on bail, raising important questions about public safety and the need for stronger accountability measures in the justice system to ensure victims and their loved ones receive the justice they deserve.