On Saturday, October 12, 2024, just after 11:30 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the area of Marysville Boulevard and Main Avenue for a report of a vehicle vs. bicyclist collision. At the scene, officers located one adult male who was pronounced deceased on scene by Fire personnel. The involved vehicle fled the scene prior to police arrival, but was located a short distance away. The driver was detained and displayed objective signs of intoxication.

Due to the circumstances, our Major Collision Investigation Unit (MCIU) detectives and crime scene investigators responded to take over the investigation. They processed the scene, canvassed the area, and interviewed witnesses. The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation. 

Through the investigation, officers arrested 53-year-old Vicente Perez of West Sacramento for related charges.

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.