Traumatic Pedestrian Crash on 17th Street Injures Sacramento Runner [Sacramento, CA]

Sacramento, CA (April 24, 2025) – A Sacramento runner was injured after a horrific pedestrian crash on 17th Street.

According to authorities, a driver struck the runner during a weekend hit-and-run at the intersection of 17th and Q Streets and fled the scene without stopping.

Reports say that the collision occurred Saturday morning while the victim, a member of the Sacramento Run Club, neared the end of a group run.

The impact knocked the runner—identified only as Steve—into the air, leaving him with abrasions, bruises, and swelling.

Fellow runners quickly assisted Steve and rushed him to the hospital. Despite his injuries, he avoided fractures and expressed gratitude for surviving.

Sacramento police are investigating the incident but have not released any new information. Authorities urge witnesses or anyone with details about the vehicle or driver to come forward.

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