Fair Oaks, CA — On the evening of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a man lost his life in a pedestrian hit-and-run collision, according to KCRA.
At approximately 9:19 PM, the California Highway Patrol first received reports of the accident at Sunrise Boulevard and Winding Way, near the Winding Oaks area of Fair Oaks, north of the American River.
Emergency responders discovered the male pedestrian lying in the roadway and pronounced him dead at the scene. He is described as having been between 30 and 40 years old.
According to investigators, a light-colored sedan, which may have been a Nissan Altima in either silver or gray, struck the man before fleeing the scene. It was last observed traveling southbound on Sunrise Boulevard.
Authorities temporarily closed southbound Sunrise Boulevard between Winding Way and Fair Oaks Boulevard to accommodate clean-up and investigation efforts.
No further details have been released at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.
Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
California law requires drivers to exercise a heightened duty of care toward pedestrians due to their greater vulnerability to injury in a collision. When crashes do happen, drivers who strike pedestrians must stop to render aid. Fleeing the scene of the accident can be charged as a felony in crashes where the pedestrian is killed.
Should the driver involved be identified, the family of the pedestrian who lost his life may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim, which can provide compensation for funeral expenses and the loss of support and companionship the deceased provided. If the driver escapes justice, the pedestrian’s family may have other options for compensation available, which a wrongful death lawyer can help them explore.
California Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident similar to the one described here at Sunrise Boulevard and Winding Way, a California wrongful death lawyer would be happy to answer any questions and provide a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
