This press release is a summary of the facts known at this time, as this incident is being actively investigated. The information contained in this press release is subject to change. Additional details will be released as they become available.

On Sunday, July 22, 2018, at approximately 10 p.m., while in the 900 block of Eleanor Avenue, uniformed officers in a marked police vehicle from the Sacramento Police Department stopped a male subject riding a bicycle in the dark without lights, a violation of the California Vehicle Code.

Initially, the subject stopped and talked with the officers.  When asked whether he had a warrant, he attempted to flee on his bicycle. An officer attempted to detain him, and the suspect ran westbound on Eleanor Avenue.

A radio broadcast was made and additional officers responded to assist. A responding officer driving a marked police vehicle observed the suspect running toward him on Eleanor Avenue and attempted to assist in detaining the suspect. Initial investigation appears to indicate the officer lost control of his vehicle and collided with the suspect.

Officers immediately requested the Sacramento Fire Department to respond for medical aid. A crowd gathered in the area which necessitated the officers to form a skirmish line to protect the scene and allow fire personnel access to provide treatment.  After rendering initial first-aid on scene, the Sacramento Fire Department transported the suspect to a local area hospital for minor injuries. The suspect was identified as a 16-year-old male. He has been cited for resisting arrest.

The Sacramento Police Department is investigating this incident. Even an unintended collision with a subject under these circumstances is not an acceptable outcome and is inconsistent with our policies and training. We will review our current policies and procedures in an effort to prevent something like this from occurring in the future.   

Due to the seriousness of this incident, it is being investigated by the Major Collision Investigation Unit. This investigation will help SPD and our community understand what occurred and identify ways to improve.    

SPD has been made aware of another individual that may have been injured as a result of this incident.  Our investigators are actively pursuing who that individual is and the nature of her injuries.  Investigators were not made aware of this information during the initial investigation. The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this incident to contact the 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.