Major Injury Pedestrian Accident Elkhorn Boulevard in Rio Linda

NORTH SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Nov. 3, 2026) — A pedestrian was seriously injured in a car accident in Rio Linda early Tuesday morning on Elkhorn Boulevard at Cherry Lane.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:14 a.m. on Nov. 3rd in the westbound lanes of Elkhorn Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol’s North Sacramento office. The pedestrian was struck by a driver in a black four-door sedan, resulting in major injuries.

Emergency responders, including the Sacramento Fire Department, arrived on the scene. Paramedics transported the injured pedestrian to Mercy San Juan Medical Center for treatment of lower-body injuries described as severe, including a broken leg.

The driver of the black sedan remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. The circumstances leading up to the collision are still being determined, and the incident remains under active investigation by law enforcement. Authorities are urging any witnesses to the crash to come forward with information that may assist in the investigation.

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