Watch CBS News

Pedestrian found dead in Fair Oaks

CBS News Live
CBS News Sacramento Live

FAIR OAKS -- The CHP is investigating the circumstances surrounding a pedestrian found dead on the road in Fair Oaks. 

Just before 5:40 a.m. Saturday, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office received the call of a pedestrian lying on the road on Watkins Drive, west of Sacramento Street, the CHP says. 

The pedestrian's cause of death is unknown. 

CHP units cleared the scene, but the incident remains under investigation. 

[Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that the incident happened at 5:40 p.m.]

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.