[10-28-2021] Sacramento County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Getting Struck by a Deputy Patrol Car on Franklin Road

One unidentified person was killed after getting hit by a deputy patrol car on Franklin Road on Thursday night, October 28.

The crash transpired at approximately 10:43 p.m. in the area of Franklin Boulevard near Percheron Drive. A deputy was driving in a sheriff’s patrol vehicle when he suddenly struck the pedestrian. According to two witnesses, the pedestrian was reportedly in the middle of the road with “their back to oncoming traffic,” according to two witnesses.

The deputy remained at the scene and immediately gave the pedestrian medical aid before the first responders arrived at the scene. The pedestrian was then rushed to an area hospital for treatment.

The pedestrian was listed in critical condition throughout the night, and he, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries on the next day. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. The identity of the pedestrian has not been disclosed.

Information about the crash is limited at the moment. The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Severe injuries and even death are expected outcomes of pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians aren’t as safe as other road users, such as passengers in a car or motorcycle riders. The number of pedestrian deaths in the United States has gone up significantly.

From 2007 to 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while the number of deaths due to other traffic-related causes decreased by 14%. According to the state’s Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrian deaths on California’s roads numbered 893 last year. Compared to the previous four years, this figure represents a 26% increase. Between 2009 and 2018, more than 7,500 Californians lost their lives as a result of pedestrian accidents.

The pedestrian death rate in California is, tragically, nearly 25% higher than the national average. California has the most pedestrian fatalities per capita of any state. More than 14,000 pedestrians were injured in California last year, according to the California Department of Transportation.

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