Man killed in East Sacramento hit-and-run

Two vehicles struck the pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A man was killed on Sunday night in East Sacramento after being struck by two vehicles while crossing the roadway outside of a marked crosswalk, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m., and the man was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:44 p.m. Both drivers remained at the scene and are cooperating with the investigation, which determined that speed, alcohol, and drugs were not factors in the incident.

Why it matters

Pedestrian safety is an ongoing concern in urban areas, and this tragic incident highlights the need for drivers to remain vigilant, especially in areas without designated crossings. The investigation will likely examine whether additional safety measures or enforcement could help prevent similar accidents in the future.

The details

According to CHP, the first vehicle struck the pedestrian as he was crossing the roadway outside of a marked crosswalk. A short time later, a second vehicle also struck the pedestrian. Neither speed, alcohol, nor drugs were factors in the crash, and both drivers remained at the scene and are cooperating with the investigation.

  • The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:44 p.m.

The players

California Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that responded to and is investigating the incident.

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What’s next

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities will likely examine whether additional safety measures or enforcement could help prevent similar accidents in the future.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of pedestrian safety, especially in areas without designated crossings. Drivers must remain vigilant and follow traffic laws to help prevent such devastating accidents.