This press release is a summary of the facts known at this time.  The incident is still under investigation and this preliminary information is subject to change.  Additional details will be released as they become available.

On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at approximately 3:24 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department responded to the area of Freeport Boulevard and Oregon Drive for calls of an injury collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle that fled the area after the collision.

When officers arrived, they located two pedestrians, in the roadway, with injuries.  Officers immediately began life-saving efforts and were relieved by the Sacramento Fire Department. The 71-year-old female pedestrian and 6-year-old male pedestrian, who sustained injuries as a result of the collision, were transported by the Sacramento Fire Department to a local area hospital. Both pedestrians are in critical condition.

Officers conducted an initial canvas of the area for witnesses and evidence.  Due to the severity of the collision, the Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit (MCIU) responded to the scene to take over the traffic investigation. Investigators checked the area for additional evidence and witnesses. 

Preliminary information suggests that the vehicle was traveling northbound on Freeport Boulevard. When the vehicle approached Oregon Drive, the vehicle collided into two pedestrians. The vehicle continued northbound on Freeport Boulevard and did not stay on scene.

During the course of the investigation, the driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old male, identified himself to police and turned himself in. He was arrested for felony hit and run.

The Sacramento Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance with investigating this collision.  If you have any information regarding this collision, please contact the Sacramento Police Department via the Hit-and-Run Tip line at (916) 808-6030, dispatch center at (916) 264-5471, or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357) or submit an anonymous tip using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.  Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.