Sacramento, CA – According to The Sacramento Bee, 34-year-old Abdishakur Mohamud was arrested after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian while driving under the influence in the early hours of Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
The Sacramento Police Department reports that the accident occurred shortly after midnight near Northgate Boulevard and the Arden Garden Connector.
Officers arrived to find a man lying in the roadway after being hit by a vehicle. Emergency responders provided medical aid before transporting him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has not yet released his identity, pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities say Mohamud, the driver involved, initially fled the scene but later returned while officers were investigating. He was taken into custody and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on charges of felony hit-and-run resulting in death and driving under the influence.
The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation. Officials urge anyone with information to contact the Sacramento Police Department.
California DUI Law
Section 23153(a) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) states that it is illegal for any driver to “Operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and, as a result, cause bodily injury to someone else.”
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 can provide support to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of income.
California Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
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.
