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SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - On March 24 at approximately 10:54 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) received reports of a pedestrian running in the lanes of traffic on southbound State Route 51 (Business 80), north of X Street.  

Upon arrival, California Highway Patrol units discovered a male pedestrian lying in the roadway who had succumbed  to his injuries. 

Preliminary investigation indicates the incident began as a hit-and-run collision involving a vehicle striking the pedestrian. Subsequently, four additional vehicles were unable to avoid the pedestrian and also made contact. The drivers of these four vehicles remained at the scene and cooperated with California Highway Patrol officers.  

The investigation is ongoing, and California Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or observed the pedestrian in the roadway prior to the collision. 

If you have any information, please contact the South Sacramento California Highway Patrol Area Office at 916-897-5600 during business hours or the Sacramento CHP Communications Center at 916-861-1300 after hours.  

Your cooperation is crucial in helping California Highway Patrol resolve this matter.  

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of safety, service and  security to the people of California.