Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run on Lotus Road Near Coloma Road
A woman was killed in a suspected hit-and-run on Lotus Road near Coloma Road and Highway 49 in the El Dorado County community of Lotus at about 3:27 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. The California Highway Patrol searched for the driver and vehicle after the collision.
Incident Summary
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What the CHP Reported
The California Highway Patrol responded around 3:27 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, after reports that a driver had struck a pedestrian near Lotus Road and Coloma Road in El Dorado County.
Officers found a woman at the scene, and she was pronounced dead. The driver had left before officers arrived, and the CHP searched for the suspected vehicle. The woman's name had not been released.
Lotus Road Was Closed During the Response
The collision prompted officials to close Lotus Road between Henningsen Lotus Park and Highway 49.
The Sacramento Bee reported that CHP traffic logs described an SUV as the suspected vehicle. FOX40 also reported the fatal collision, the search for the driver, and the road closure. Investigators had not released a more detailed vehicle description.
What Remains Under Investigation
The CHP had not publicly explained why the collision happened or identified the driver. This article does not assign fault. A hit-and-run investigation may depend on vehicle damage, roadway evidence, witness accounts, and any available camera footage.
Our thoughts are with the woman's family and loved ones.
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