32-Year-Old Woman Dies in Scooter vs Box-Truck Crash near Capitol Avenue

SACRAMENTO, CA (October 2, 2024) – Thursday morning, Geohaira Sosa was fatally struck in an electric-scooter collision on Alhambra Boulevard. 

Police officers responded to the scene shortly after 10:30 a.m., near Capitol Avenue and L Street on August 29th.

Based on the initial investigation, the driver of a box-truck hit a woman who was riding an electric scooter in the area. However, further circumstances leading up to the incident remain unclear. 

Medical responders declared the female victim dead at the scene. Sacramento Officials later identified her as 32-year-old Sosa, who was a first-year psychiatry resident at UC Davis Department of Psychiatry.

Meanwhile, the box truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. 

At this time, Sacramento officials are working to determine the cause of the fatal pedestrian crash. Officials closed Alhambra Avenue from Capitol Avenue to L Street as crews cleared the scene. 

Those who witnessed the Alhambra Boulevard pedestrian crash are asked to contact the Sacramento Officials as soon as possible. 

The loved ones of Sosa began a GoFundMe page to help with costs during this time.

Our team would like to offer our sincere condolences to the friends and family of Geohaira Sosa during this devastating time.

Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can have a profound impact on both the emotional and financial well-being of the victim’s family. At Sweet James, we believe that every client’s case is unique and warrants personalized attention. Our team will pursue the justice and compensation you and your family deserves. Contact us today at 1-844-363-7713 for a free, confidential case evaluation.