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Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Sacramento County

Pedestrian hit and killed in Sacramento County
Pedestrian hit and killed in Sacramento County 00:12

ORANGEVALE - A pedestrian was hit and killed in Orangevale over the weekend. 

The CHP says a 40-year-old pedestrian was crossing Main Avenue, south of Greenback Lane, just before 7:30 p.m. when they were hit by a southbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and subsequently died. 

Officers say the pedestrian was crossing the road in a spot where there isn't a crosswalk. 

The driver of the vehicle was not found not to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol at the time, the CHP says. They were also not injured, although the vehicle's headlight was damaged during the incident.

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