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One-Year-Old Girl Killed, Man Injured in Sacramento Pedestrian Crash
A 1-year-old girl died and a man was injured after a vehicle struck them in the 6700 block of 21st Avenue in Sacramento at about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, according to Sacramento police information reported by KCRA and FOX40.
Man Killed, Two Injured in I-80 Crash Near Lagoon Valley Road in Vacaville
A 29-year-old man died and two women were injured in a four-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 80 west of Lagoon Valley Road in Vacaville at about 2:35 a.m. on October 31, 2026, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist Killed on Manuel Campos Parkway On-Ramp to I-80 in Fairfield
A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed early Thursday, October 29, 2026, in a crash on the Manuel Campos Parkway on-ramp to westbound Interstate 80 in Fairfield, the CHP said.
Woman on Foot Killed by Semi Truck on I-80 Near Cordelia Scales in Fairfield
A woman on foot was struck and killed by a semi truck on westbound Interstate 80 near the Cordelia truck scales in Fairfield early Sunday, October 25, 2026, the CHP said. The driver pulled into the scales believing he had hit a box.
Woman Killed, 4-Year-Old Daughter Hurt in North Sacramento Parking Lot Crash
Maria Araceli Pena, 48, of Sacramento, was killed and her 4-year-old daughter was hurt when a vehicle struck them in a parking lot in the 500 block of Las Palmas Avenue near a soccer field on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Motorcyclist Killed on Highway 101 Near the Highway 253 On-Ramp South of Ukiah
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with another vehicle on southbound U.S. Highway 101 near the Highway 253 on-ramp, south of Ukiah, on Sunday night, October 25, 2026, according to the CHP.
64-Year-Old Man Killed After Being Struck During Two-Car Crash in Stockton’s Seaport District
A 64-year-old man was killed after he was struck by one of the vehicles in a two-car crash at Church Street and Stockton Street in Stockton’s Seaport District on Sunday evening, October 25, 2026, Stockton police said.
Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on Bannon Street in Sacramento
A man was killed when a vehicle struck him in the 400 block of Bannon Street in Sacramento at about 4:45 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The driver was not found, Sacramento police said.
Three Teens Hurt in Suspected DUI Rollover on Wise Road in Placer County
Three teenagers were hurt, one seriously after being thrown from the vehicle, when a pickup driven by a 16-year-old rolled over on Wise Road in Placer County early Saturday, October 24, 2026. CHP said drugs and alcohol are suspected.
Man Crossing South Bascom Avenue Killed by Motorcycle in San Jose
A man crossing South Bascom Avenue near Fruitdale Avenue in San Jose was struck by a motorcycle and later died early Saturday, October 24, 2026, San Jose police said. The rider was hospitalized and stabilized.
Daniel Llama Arrested After Fatal Franklin and Pine Scooter Hit-and-Run
San Francisco police arrested Daniel Llama, 39, after a driver struck a man riding a motorized scooter at Franklin and Pine streets on October 24 and left the scene. The victim later died at a hospital.
Pedestrian Killed on I-80 in Vallejo; Driver Says Tesla Was Self-Driving
A 71-year-old Vallejo man was killed early Thursday, October 22, 2026, after a Tesla struck him on westbound Interstate 80 at the I-780 interchange. The Tesla driver told CHP the car was in Full Self-Driving mode. At least one more vehicle hit the man and did not stop.
Two Drivers Killed in Five-Car I-280 Crash Near Foothill Expressway
Two drivers were killed and a third was hurt on Thursday evening, October 22, 2026, when a northbound Lexus crossed the median of Interstate 280 near Foothill Expressway in Los Altos Hills and crashed into southbound traffic, the CHP said.
Bicyclist Critically Hurt in Crash on Altamara Avenue in San Jose
A bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision with a car at Altamara Avenue and Moncucco Way in San Jose on Thursday night, October 22, 2026. The driver stayed at the scene, police said.
Pedestrian Killed in I-280 Hit-and-Run Near Geneva Avenue in San Francisco
A man was killed on Interstate 280 near Geneva Avenue in San Francisco early Thursday, October 22, 2026. The driver ran from the scene and left a Toyota Prius behind, the CHP said.
Steven Sun, 54, Killed in Dublin Boulevard Head-on Crash Near Silvergate Drive
Steven Bai Ang Sun, 54, of Dublin, died after a Rivian SUV and his Hyundai Sonata collided head-on on Dublin Boulevard west of Silvergate Drive on October 20, police said.
Two Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Northbound I-680 Near Willow Pass Road in Concord
Two people were killed and two others were hurt when a wrong-way driver collided head-on with another vehicle on northbound Interstate 680 south of Willow Pass Road in Concord at about 1:50 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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 El Dorado County at about 3:27 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. CHP officers searched for the driver and vehicle.
Motorcyclist Killed After Franklin Parkway Crash in San Mateo
Cooper Alexander Lahoud, 25, of San Mateo, was killed after his motorcycle left eastbound Franklin Parkway and struck a light pole east of Baze Road at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Southbound I-880 at Mission Boulevard in Fremont
A fatal multi-vehicle crash involving an estimated seven to eight vehicles blocked southbound Interstate 880 at Mission Boulevard and State Route 262 in Fremont early Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Vacaville Driver Killed in I-80 Crash Near Cordelia Scales
Justin Hamilton-Holland, 23, of Vacaville, was killed after his Hyundai left westbound Interstate 80 and struck a tree near the Cordelia commercial vehicle scales early Sunday morning.
Berkeley Woman, 80, Killed in Suspected DUI Crash on Highway 24 in Oakland
Saraswathi Devi, 80, of Berkeley, was killed in a crash on westbound Highway 24 near the 27th Street exit in Oakland on Sunday, October 18, 2026. CHP arrested the other driver on suspicion of felony DUI.
Motorcycle Passenger Killed in Downtown Sacramento Collision at 10th and H Streets
A motorcycle passenger died after a collision involving a motorcycle and a car at 10th and H streets in downtown Sacramento after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Three people were taken to a hospital, police said.
Small Plane Crashes Onto Capitol Expressway Near Reid-Hillview Airport, Injuring Two Adults and a Child
A single-engine Cessna carrying two adults and a child crashed onto Capitol Expressway at Excalibur Drive in San Jose, near Reid-Hillview Airport, shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026. All three were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the San Jose Fire Department said.
32-Year-Old Woman Dies After Two-Vehicle Crash at El Dorado and Park Streets in Stockton
A 32-year-old woman died after a two-vehicle crash at El Dorado and Park streets in Stockton around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, police said.
Santa Nella Driver Killed in I-5 Rollover Near Westley
Arbin Perez-Chaparro, 29, of Santa Nella, was killed when his Honda left southbound Interstate 5, struck the center divider guardrail, and overturned north of Ingram Creek Road near Westley on Saturday night.
Two 6-Year-Olds on Bikes Seriously Hurt in Half Moon Bay Hit-and-Run
Two 6-year-olds riding bicycles were seriously injured when a driver hit them near Grandview Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and fled. Deputies arrested a 37-year-old San Francisco man on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run.
Tracy Man, 22, Killed in Suspected DUI Head-On Crash on Kasson Road
A 22-year-old Tracy man driving a Honda was killed in a four-vehicle crash on Kasson Road north of Linne Road around 4:56 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026. CHP said a Toyota driver tried to pass a tractor-trailer and was later arrested.
Clovis Man Killed and Passenger Seriously Injured in Friant Road Rollover
Keerat Riar, 25, of Clovis, was killed and a 68-year-old passenger suffered major injuries when a McLaren rolled over on Friant Road at Belcher Road just after midnight on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Lemoore Man Killed and Armona Driver Seriously Injured in Highway 198 Crash
A 49-year-old Lemoore man was killed and a 70-year-old Armona man suffered major injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 198 outside NAS Lemoore around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026.