Pedestrian killed in early morning collision on Florin Road

The California Highway Patrol released the following statement regarding an early morning pedestrian fatality in South Sacramento 

Sacramento, CA — On Friday, April 17 2026, at approximately 6:08 AM, the CHP Sacramento Communications Center received a report of a possible pedestrian down westbound Florin Rd east of French Rd.

At approximately 6:15 AM officers arrived and located a female pedestrian down in the westbound lanes Florin Rd east of French Rd. Preliminary investigation indicates that a male

driver was traveling westbound on Florin Rd east of French Rd. He suddenly saw what appeared to be a pedestrian laying in the roadway. The driver braked but was unable to stop and struck the pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene.

The driver of the involved vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in this collision.

The identity of the pedestrian will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office following notification of next of kin.