Pedestrian Accident I-80 Freeway, Old Davis Road Near UC Davis

YOLO COUNTY, Calif., (Nov. 12, 2026) — A pedestrian was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon on the I-80 Freeway West near Old Davis Road after the man exited his pickup truck and was hit by an oncoming pickup truck.

The traffic accident occurred on November 11, 2026, at approximately 3:43 p.m. on Interstate 80 West, just west of Old Davis Road near the University of California Davis campus. The incident involved a pedestrian and two vehicles, leading to significant injuries.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that a pedestrian was struck after exiting a vehicle to retrieve an item on the freeway. This individual was reportedly hit by another vehicle while attempting to pick something up. The collision involved a white Ram truck and a dark Ford pickup truck. Both vehicles were reportedly drivable and positioned on the right-hand side of the roadway following the incident.

Emergency responders, including paramedics, were dispatched to the scene at 3:46 p.m. to provide medical assistance to the injured pedestrian. The severity of the injuries prompted a classification change to a major injury traffic collision at 4:27 p.m.

The identities of those involved, including the pedestrian, have not been released at this time. The CHP is conducting an ongoing investigation and is appealing for any witnesses to come forward with information that may aid in understanding the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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