Sacramento, CA – On the evening of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a pedestrian hit-and-run killed a woman in the River District area of Sacramento, according to The Sacramento Bee.
The Sacramento Police Department reports that the accident took place around 8 PM near the intersection of North B Street and Dos Rios Street.
Officers arrived to find a woman who had been struck by a vehicle while walking along North B Street. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released her name, pending notification of her family.
Shortly after the crash, a traffic officer patrolling downtown spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspected hit-and-run driver. The vehicle was stopped near Fifth and I streets, and the driver was taken into custody.
Police arrested 62-year-old Steve Read of Sacramento on felony charges of hit-and-run causing death and driving under the influence. Jail records indicate Read had a prior felony DUI conviction within the past ten years.
Read was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail with bail set at $1 million. He is scheduled to appear in Sacramento Superior Court on Friday, February 21, 2025.
The crash remains under investigation, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Sacramento Police Department.
Wrongful Death Claims
Even if a fatal accident doesn’t lead to criminal charges, families who lose a loved one can still file a Wrongful Death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This compensation can help cover medical bills, funeral costs, and lost income that the family depended on.
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If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
