Naked pedestrian killed after running into traffic in Arden Arcade, CHP says
A naked pedestrian died early Wednesday in Sacramento County’s Arden Arcade area after running into traffic and being struck by a car, according to the California Highway Patrol.
An unidentified male victim ran out in front of a Nissan Altima shortly after 1 a.m. on eastbound El Camino Avenue near Bridle Path Lane, CHP North Sacramento spokesman Officer Justin Fetterly said.
The Nissan Altima, driven by a man in his 20s, collided with the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene, Fetterly said. The driver remained at the scene.
Fetterly confirmed the pedestrian was naked at the time of the incident.
The victim’s identity will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office pending notification of family.
The fatal crash remains under investigation.
This story was originally published May 24, 2023 at 8:29 AM.
