Authorities report the collision occurred near the medical center intersection on 29th and K Street
October 09, 2025 | Sacramento, CA
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A Roseville woman, 65, died after a vehicle struck her in midtown Sacramento on Oct. 9, police said. The Sacramento County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Alicia Andrea Barnes.
The Sacramento Police Department reported that the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of 29th and K streets, close to Sutter Medical Center. Barnes was taken to a hospital where she died from her injuries. The driver stayed at the scene. The case remains under investigation.
Roseville resident Alicia Andrea Barnes, 65, was fatally injured when struck by a vehicle near 29th and K streets in Sacramento.
What Happened in the Crash?
- Victim: Alicia Andrea Barnes, 65, of Roseville
- Date: Oct. 9, 2025
- Location: 29th and K streets near Sutter Medical Center in midtown Sacramento
- Time: Approximately 6:30 p.m.
- Incident Details: Struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian
- Outcome: Died from injuries at the hospital
- Driver's Response: Stayed at the scene and cooperated with police
- Investigation Status: Ongoing by Sacramento Police Department
Why Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen?
Pedestrian accidents often stem from driver distraction, excessive speed, not yielding right of way and low visibility conditions. As vulnerable road users, pedestrians face high risks of serious harm when hit by cars, especially bigger models like SUVs. Typical causes involve people crossing streets outside crosswalks, vehicles making turns without checking properly and distractions impacting drivers or walkers.
Key risks include alcohol use, fast driving, placement on busy roads and larger vehicles, according to the CDC.
Pedestrian Safety Statistics
The table below outlines major pedestrian fatality stats and risks in the U.S., drawn from trusted groups such as the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
Risk Factor / Statistic |
Details |
Source |
|---|
Annual Fatalities (2024 preliminary) |
7,148 pedestrians killed, down 4.3 percent from 2023 |
GHSA |
First Half 2024 Fatalities |
3,304 pedestrians killed, down 2.6 percent from first half 2023, up 48 percent from 2014 |
GHSA |
Alcohol Involvement |
Nearly half (48 percent) of pedestrian death crashes involve alcohol for driver and/or pedestrian from 2022 |
CDC |
Speed |
Higher speeds raise crash odds and injury seriousness. 60 percent of deaths on roads with 45-55 mph limits from 2021 |
CDC |
Vehicle Size |
SUVs make up 54 percent of pedestrian fatalities where type known from 2023 |
GHSA |
Hit-and-Run |
25 percent of pedestrian fatalities from 2023 |
GHSA |
Older Adults |
Adults 65 and older made up 22 percent of pedestrian deaths from 2022 |
CDC |
Racial Disparities |
Higher rates for non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native and Black people from 2022 |
CDC |
Time of Day |
Over 75 percent occurred after dark from 2023 |
GHSA |
Location |
65 percent in spots without sidewalks from 2023 |
GHSA |
These figures stress the continuing safety issue with pedestrian incidents.
Expert Insights
Newsline includes views from national legal analysts on general topics like pedestrian crashes to stress careful probes and rights protection.
“In most instances, pedestrians possess the right of way when crossing an intersection or a street regardless of if they are in a marked crosswalk,” said Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal and a national legal analyst for Newsline.
Bond added that in cases such as this, an independent investigation by a skilled lawyer is key to safeguard victim rights.
“Having the proper resources is extremely important in order to investigate a pedestrian accident case and prove negligence,” Bond said.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal and a national legal analyst for Newsline.
“We understand just what families are forced to go through, and having their rights protected is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.”
Key Takeaways from Analysts:
- Carry out an independent probe to collect proof and show negligence.
- Families could file a wrongful death suit for loss of companionship and support.
- Watch out for insurance firms giving low offers. Seek experts to guard interests.
- Stress broad safety steps to avoid future events.
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