Pedestrian seriously injured in late-night Sacramento crash near Ramona Avenue

Police say the driver stayed and impairment is not suspected.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:38pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged traffic signal light or street sign, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a pedestrian-involved collision in an urban setting.The aftermath of a late-night collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on a Sacramento street exposes the fragility of urban infrastructure and the need for continued safety improvements.Today in Sacramento

A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Ramona Avenue in Sacramento late Thursday night. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, and authorities said impairment does not appear to be a factor.

Why it matters

Pedestrian safety is an ongoing concern in Sacramento, with the city working to improve infrastructure and driver awareness to reduce the number of serious and fatal collisions involving people on foot.

The details

Just before 10:15 p.m., officers with the Sacramento Police Department responded to the 2900 block of Ramona Avenue for a reported vehicle versus pedestrian collision. When officers arrived, they found the pedestrian suffering from serious injuries. The individual was taken to a nearby hospital, where they are currently in stable condition.

  • The incident occurred just before 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Sacramento Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the collision.

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What’s next

The incident remains under investigation by the Sacramento Police Department.

The takeaway

While this collision resulted in serious injuries, the fact that the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, and that impairment does not appear to be a factor, suggests this may have been an unfortunate accident. However, it highlights the ongoing need for improved pedestrian safety measures in Sacramento to protect vulnerable road users.