One-Year-Old Girl Killed, Man Injured in Sacramento Pedestrian Crash
A 1-year-old girl died and a man was injured after a vehicle struck them in the 6700 block of 21st Avenue in Sacramento at about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, according to Sacramento police information reported by KCRA and FOX40.
Incident Summary
Crash Area
Two Pedestrians Struck on 21st Avenue
Sacramento police responded at about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to a collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians in the 6700 block of 21st Avenue in south Sacramento. KCRA and FOX40 reported that the crash occurred at or near a cemetery.
A 1-year-old girl died from her injuries. An adult man was also injured and taken to a hospital. Both outlets reported the child's death in updates to their initial coverage of the crash. The child is not identified in this article.
Police Detained a Person Believed to Be the Driver
KCRA and FOX40 reported that police detained the person believed to have been driving the vehicle at the scene. Detention alone does not establish that a person committed a crime. This article does not report any criminal charge or make any finding of fault.
The available reports do not establish the complete sequence of the collision. This article does not make any finding of fault. The cause and responsibility should not be assumed from the location of the crash or the fact that a person was detained.
Information for Families After a Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Families facing a sudden loss may wish to keep medical records, insurance correspondence and information about the police investigation together. The completed collision report, available recordings and witness accounts may help clarify what happened. The availability of a civil claim depends on the evidence and the family's circumstances.
Our Sacramento wrongful death resource explains general options for families. Our guide to fatal pedestrian accident claims provides additional information. Our thoughts are with the child's loved ones and everyone affected by this collision.
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