Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck on Highway 160 in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man died Wednesday afternoon after being hit by a car on Highway 160. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the incident occurred around 12:35 p.m. at the Tribute Way on-ramp.

Traffic logs revealed that the northbound lanes were closed temporarily, reopening around 1:52 p.m. following the accident. The identity of the man has not been released.

According to CHP, the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. They stated that there is no evidence suggesting drugs or alcohol were involved. However, it remains unclear why the man was on the roadway at the time of the accident.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to local law enforcement.