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 Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at approximately 4:47 p.m., officers from the Sacramento Police Department responded to the area of H Street and San Miguel Way on a traffic collision involving a pedestrian.

Officers arrived on scene and contacted the pedestrian whom officers determined was struck by a motorized bicyclist. The pedestrian, a 73-year-old male, was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The operator of the motorized bicycle, a 54-year-old male, was escorted by officers to a nearby hospital as a precaution. 

Officers determined that the motorized bicycle was traveling westbound H Street when it struck the pedestrian whom was crossing H Street in a northbound direction. Traffic in the area was impacted as H Street was temporarily closed during the evening commute. 

During the investigation, hospital staff advised the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital. The identity of the pedestrian will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office once next of kin has been notified.     

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this incident to contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357).  Witnesses may also submit an anonymous tip using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.