Child Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle at Elkhorn Boulevard and Cherry Lane
Rio Linda, CA – January 10 – A child was injured Saturday morning after being hit by a vehicle at an intersection in Rio Linda, authorities reported.The incident occurred on January 10, 2026, near the intersection of Elkhorn Boulevard and Cherry Lane. Officials said a 10-year-old child was struck by a vehicle under circumstances that were not immediately clear. It was not confirmed whether the child was in a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision. Responding units from the California Highway Patrol and the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District arrived at the scene, where paramedics evaluated the child. Authorities determined the child sustained moderate injuries and transported the patient to a hospital for further treatment. No information about the driver involved was released.
