Man Killed in Sacramento Hit-and-Run Accident

The man who was killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident in Sacramento has been ID’d as Daniel Saenz, 56.

The Sacramento Bee reported that the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday along Power Inn Road and Andora Way. 

Saenz sustained severe injuries and was later pronounced dead unfortunately.

The involved driver also fled the scene before police arrived.  

Further details will be provided once an investigation is concluded.

JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Daniel Saenz. 

According to statistics, 20% of pedestrian fatalities include fleeing drivers. In addition, 68% of those killed in hit-and-run crashes are pedestrians and bicyclists. 

There was also a 26% increase in pedestrian deaths in California from 2014-2018.

In addition, California’s pedestrian fatality rate is about 25% higher than the national average.

Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.