Sacramento, CA – On the morning of Friday, December 20, 2025, a woman was pronounced dead after being pinned by a vehicle in a parking garage at Downtown Commons, according to FOX40.

The Sacramento Police Department reports that officers were dispatched at approximately 5:45 AM to a parking structure in the 300 block of L Street following reports of a woman trapped between a vehicle and a ticket booth.

Upon arrival, officers located the woman pinned between the car and the structure. Sacramento Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and assessed the victim.

Despite emergency response efforts, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not been released pending standard notification procedures.

According to Sacramento police, preliminary evidence suggests that the incident may have been accidental in nature. 

As required in fatal incidents, the Sacramento Police Department’s Major Collision Investigations Unit assumed responsibility for the case. Investigators conducted a detailed examination of the scene, documented physical evidence, and reviewed the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Authorities stated the investigation remained ongoing, and no further details were immediately available.

Wrongful Death Claims

Losing a loved one in a traffic accident is devastating, and the pain can be made worse by the financial strain that often follows. Medical bills, funeral costs, and the loss of income to support dependents of the deceased can leave families struggling. Filing a Wrongful Death claim against those responsible can provide compensation to help with these expenses. 

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If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Wrongful Death Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.