Male Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Accident near 80 Freeway

DAVIS, CA (April 12, 2023) – Early Monday morning, a man was fatally struck in a hit-and-run collision on Olive Drive.

The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m., at the 1400 block of Olive Drive near 80 Freeway.

According to reports, the driver of a vehicle struck a man and immediately fled the scene. Responding officers located the man on the roadway suffering from major injuries.

Due to the extent of his condition, medics pronounced the male victim dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his name or place of residency.

Following preliminary duties, police officers were able to locate the suspect driver in a home in the city of Sacramento. However, no charges were filed as of Monday afternoon.

At this time, the Yolo County Coroner’s Office is still investigating the manner of death.

Those with additional information about the hit-and-run collision on Olive Drive are encouraged to contact the Davis Police Department at (530) 747-5400 or policeweb@cityofdavis.org. Once available, further details will be provided.


The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased man. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.


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