Roseville, CA – On the afternoon of Thursday, May 28, 2026, a suspected DUI collision left an 86-year-old female pedestrian hospitalized and led to the arrest of Bart Forman, 62, according to FOX40.
The Roseville Police Department reports that the accident took place around 1:50 PM in the 700 block of Sunrise Avenue.
Authorities said Forman was exiting a parking lot when his vehicle struck the woman as she was crossing the street. She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and was expected to survive.
Officers determined Forman was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash and arrested him on suspicion of felony driving under the influence. He was booked at the South Placer County Jail.
Northbound Sunrise Avenue at Cirby Way was briefly closed during the investigation before being reopened. The investigation remains ongoing.
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.”
Duty of Care Toward Pedestrians
Drivers have a duty of care towards pedestrians, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for pedestrians near the roadway and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim to ensure they get proper medical treatment and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
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.
