
SACRAMENTO, CA – A pedestrian was killed and a driver injured following a violent crash in Natomas, a bustling area in northern Sacramento.
The collision occurred around 3:15 p.m. near the intersection of Del Paso Road and El Centro Road, a high-traffic area surrounded by businesses. According to the Sacramento Police Department, the pedestrian—an adult whose identity has not been released—died from their injuries. The driver involved was transported to a local hospital.
Witnesses described a dramatic scene: a sedan had crashed into a tree in a grassy area near a bus stop. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident.
The intersection remained closed for several hours while police conducted their investigation.