North Highlands, CA – On the afternoon of Monday, April 7, 2025, a hit-and-run collision left a pedestrian with major injuries, according to KCRA.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the incident occurred shortly before 5:00 PM on Watt Avenue near Orange Avenue.
Emergency crews from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District arrived at the scene and located a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The identity and current condition of the pedestrian have not been released.
According to officials, the driver involved in the collision fled the scene before authorities arrived. The vehicle and suspect remain at large as CHP investigators continue to gather information and review evidence from the scene. No details about the suspect vehicle or a possible motive have been disclosed at this time.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol.
California Hit-and-Run Laws
California Law requires drivers involved in a collision to stop their vehicle, notify law enforcement, and exchange insurance information with others involved. Failure to do so, considered to be a “hit-and-run,” is a misdemeanor in cases of property damage and a felony when someone has been injured.
Duty of Care Toward Pedestrians
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards pedestrians, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for pedestrians near the roadway and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim to ensure they get proper medical treatment and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
For those injured in a pedestrian accident, filing a Personal Injury Claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney can provide compensation for medical bills and other related damages. Should the at-fault driver avoid legal consequences, compensation might still be available through a family member’s uninsured driver coverage.
California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
Martin Gasparian is the founder of Maison Law, a California Personal Injury Law Firm. Martin is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School and has been practicing law in California 2004. His practice focuses on helping injury victims know their rights and recover just compensation.
