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Reckless Man Hitches Rides, Arrested After Being Struck

2/28/2026

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A man in Sacramento was seen hitching rides on speeding cars and clinging to at least three vehicles, including one traveling about 40 miles per hour.
He was later hit by a car while walking on Watt Avenue.
He was arrested on multiple charges, and his condition is unknown.
The incident highlights reckless behavior on Sacramento streets and raises public safety concerns.

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Story summary

A man in Sacramento was seen hitching rides on speeding cars and clinging to at least three vehicles, including one traveling about 40 miles per hour.
He was later hit by a car while walking on Watt Avenue.
He was arrested on multiple charges, and his condition is unknown.
The incident highlights reckless behavior on Sacramento streets and raises public safety concerns.