Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Power Inn Road near Calvine Road

The Crash

On Friday morning, February 28, a woman was struck by a vehicle on Power Inn Road just south of Calvine Road in South Sacramento. She was pronounced dead at the scene. According to authorities, the victim was crossing the roadway outside of a marked crosswalk when she was struck by an approaching vehicle.

The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation. The victim's identity had not been released pending family notification at the time of publication. Emergency responders and law enforcement secured the area while conducting crash reconstruction.

Investigation Factors

Investigators are examining multiple potential contributing factors, including:

• Lighting conditions at the time of the crash
• Driver attentiveness and speed
• The pedestrian's crossing location
• Whether the driver attempted to brake or swerve

Crossing Outside a Crosswalk Does Not Eliminate Legal Rights

A common misconception is that pedestrians who are hit while crossing mid-block or outside a crosswalk have no legal recourse. Under California's comparative negligence law, a pedestrian's partial fault does not bar recovery — it simply reduces the amount of compensation they can receive.

Drivers have a duty to exercise reasonable care and watch for pedestrians at all times, regardless of where the pedestrian is crossing. If a driver was speeding, distracted, or otherwise negligent, they may still be held liable even if the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk.

For Families of Victims

The loss of a loved one in a pedestrian accident is devastating. Culver Legal represents families pursuing wrongful death claims and helps them navigate the legal process with compassion and expertise. Contact us for a free, confidential consultation — available 24/7, no fees unless we recover.