Sacramento County, CA — On the evening of Thursday, October 8, 2026, pedestrian William Allen Spears, Jr., 48, of Sacramento, lost his life in a hit-and-run, according to ABC10.
The California Highway Patrol has stated that Spears’ body was discovered at approximately 10:30 PM on Folsom Boulevard, west of Norcade Circle, in the Rosemont area.
According to investigators, an unknown vehicle struck Spears while he was in the roadway, outside of a marked crosswalk, and then fled the crash site.
Upon their arrival, emergency responders pronounced Spears dead at the scene.
No further details have been provided regarding the description of the vehicle involved or its driver. The East Sacramento CHP Area office asks for anyone with information regarding this fatal hit-and-run to contact them.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Sacramento Fatal Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
California law requires drivers involved in pedestrian accidents to remain with victims, help them find immediate medical attention if possible, and cooperate with law enforcement. Failure to do so is considered a “hit-and-run,” which can be charged as a felony in cases of injury or death.
If the driver involved in this crash is identified, Spears’ family may have the grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim, regardless of the outcome of any criminal proceedings. A wrongful death claim can provide compensation for funeral expenses and the loss of support and companionship the victim had provided.
Should the driver involved escape justice, there may still be other avenues of compensation available, which a wrongful death lawyer can help the grieving family explore.
California Wrongful Death Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident similar to the one described here on Folsom Boulevard, west of Norcade Circle, in the Rosemont area, a California wrongful death lawyer will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
