[12-05-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Police Detective Rear-Ended Vehicle, Killing Two People on Interstate 5

Two people were killed after a police detective struck them on Interstate 5 in Sacramento Monday morning, December 5, 2022.

Reports confirmed that the fatal crash transpired around 9:36 a.m. near Sutterville Road.

According to authorities, a male driver in a white Dodge pickup pulled over on the road’s right shoulder after experiencing vehicle problems.

A second man driving a maroon Toyota SUV pulled over on the left-hand side of the Sutterville Road on-ramp.

In an unmarked black Ford Fusion, the investigator was driving along the left side of the Dodge when he struck the car’s left rear.

As a result, he struck the two victims for an unknown reason.

Responders rushed to the scene and pronounced one of the victims dead.

Meanwhile, the other victim died during transport to an area hospital.

Investigations are still underway to determine what caused the collision.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Statistics

According to estimates by the Governors Highway Safety Association, there were 7,485 pedestrian fatalities in 2021, the highest number on record.

Speeding-related pedestrian fatalities climbed from 7.2% in 2019 to 8.6% in 2020. Speed plays a crucial role in pedestrian safety. A pedestrian’s fatality risk grows exponentially with vehicle speed, going from 10% at 23 mph to 90% at 58 mph.

Accidents involving pedestrians regularly end in tragic outcomes. Pedestrians are likely to sustain severe injuries in a collision between two automobiles.

Pedestrian accidents are currently causing more injuries and fatalities on American highways. Historically, car accidents pose the most severe risk to pedestrians.

Pedestrians should always use the walkways, abstain from drinking or using drugs when moving around, and cross parking lots and driveways with caution. As a result, they will be less likely to sustain injuries in these encounters.

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