Pedestrian killed by vehicle on Watt Avenue and Fruitridge Road, Sacramento police say

A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon, prompting a shutdown of South Watt Avenue and Fruitridge Road in unincorporated south Sacramento.

The incident occurred just after 4 p.m. when a black Scion struck the pedestrian, said Sacramento Police spokesman Officer Karl Chan. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and worked with officers before being transported to a hispital with minor injuries.

The department said in a social media around 5:40 p.m. that motorists should use alternate routes, as officers work the scene. The roadway was expected to be closed for more than a hour, Chan said.

This story was originally published June 29, 2021 at 6:11 PM.