Bicyclists Struck by Car in Crash on Manzanita Avenue in Carmichael

Two Riding Bikes Injured in Suspected Hit-and-Run Crash on Manzanita Avenue

NORTH SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 14, 2026) — A hit-and-run collision in Carmichael left two people who were riding bicycles seriously injured at 5625 Manzanita Avenue in North Sacramento. The collision occurred at approximately 1:54 a.m. on August 14th, 2026. Initially reported as a vehicle versus pedestrian incident, the report was later updated as an unidentified vehicle struck two bicyclists before fleeing the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Hit-and-Run Collision Injures Two Cyclists on Manzanita Avenue

The incident prompted an emergency response, with fire and medical units being dispatched shortly after. By 2:01 a.m., the local fire department had arrived to provide immediate assistance to the injured parties, whose identities have yet to be released. The condition of the victims was serious enough to warrant a classification change to a major injury traffic collision.

Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about the vehicle involved to come forward. The suspect vehicle remains unidentified, and the investigation is ongoing as law enforcement seeks to locate the driver responsible for the hit-and-run.

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