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Pedestrian hit, killed on Highway 99 in South Sacramento identified

Officials identified the man as Anarjit Singh Sanghera, a 53-year-old Elk Grove resident.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A pedestrian was hit and killed on southbound Highway 99 just south of Calvine Road, according to California Highway Patrol.

The man was identified as Anarjit Singh Sanghera, a 53-year-old Elk Grove resident, by the Sacramento County Coroners Office.

Officials responded around 7 p.m. to reports that a man had been hit. CHP said the man crossed the northbound lanes and was hit while trying to cross the southbound lanes. He was hit twice, first by a 2016 Honda and then by a 2016 Chrysler. The two drivers pulled to the right shoulder.

Officials said the man was wearing dark clothes and was difficult to see. 

CHP said the man has not been identified, but he appears to be about 60 years old and unhoused. 

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