On September 24, 2023, around 12:11 a.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the area of 65th Street Expressway / Lemon Hill Avenue regarding reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located a female adult with significant injuries. Sacramento Fire Department personnel responded and transported the victim to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The suspect vehicle fled from the scene prior to the arrival of officers.

Due to the circumstances, detectives from the Major Collisions Investigations Unit responded to take over the investigation. They processed the scene, canvassed the area, and interviewed witnesses. This incident remains in its early stages and the exact circumstances of what occurred remain under investigation.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased after next of kin have been notified. 

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