Sacramento, CA (January 9, 2025) – A pedestrian was tragically killed in an early morning accident involving a big rig on Interstate 5 near Sutterville Road, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The collision occurred shortly after 5 a.m. on the northbound side of I-5. Authorities report that a big rig struck the pedestrian under circumstances that remain under investigation.

Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but the victim succumbed to their injuries. The identity of the deceased has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.

Traffic in the area was disrupted as authorities worked to clear the scene and investigate the cause of the accident. Additional details are expected as the investigation progresses.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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