North Sacramento, CA (April 7, 2025) – A pedestrian sustained severe injuries in a hit-and-run incident that unfolded on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Orange Grove Avenue and Watt Avenue, as reported by the California Highway Patrol.
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to provide assistance to the injured individual. The collision took place around 4:54 p.m. and involved a vehicle striking a pedestrian near this notably busy intersection.
Witnesses at the scene provided limited descriptions of the offending vehicle. One report mentioned that it appeared to be a gray car with California license plate number 7XOV774.
Following the crash, emergency medical services quickly transported the victim under Code 3 urgency to Mercy San Juan Medical Center. While the specific details regarding the extent of the injuries remain undisclosed, the urgency of the transport suggests that the injuries were indeed serious.
According to CHP logs, the vehicle responsible for the crash fled the scene immediately after the impact. Law enforcement officials are now actively investigating this incident as a felony hit-and-run, working diligently to confirm both the identity of the vehicle and the driver involved.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim during this difficult time, and we sincerely hope for a full and swift recovery.
