William Andrew Akens dies in fatal Sacramento hit-and-run

William Andrew Akens dies in fatal Sacramento hit-and-run

Fatal Sacramento hit-and-run death of William Andrew Akens – Obituary

A man tragically lost his life in Sacramento on Saturday night following a hit-and-run incident. William Andrew Akens, 26, was struck by a vehicle around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Lemon Hill Avenue and 65th Street Expressway.

Sacramento Police responded to the scene after receiving reports of the collision and pronounced Akens dead upon arrival.

The driver responsible for the accident fled the scene before authorities could arrive. The police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Witnesses can contact the Sacramento Police Department at 916-808-5471 or report anonymously through Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357. Tips can also be submitted via the P3 Tips app.