At least 20 people have died in Sacramento vehicle crashes this year, sparking renewed criticism of the Sacramento City Council’s reluctance to fund road safety projects over the last nine years.
Last week, The Sacramento Bee reported that Trevon Hayes, 31, appeared to be the 20th person to die in a collision on city streets in 2026. Earlier in May, the city had released its preliminary budget — opting not to fund the Active Transportation Commission’s recommendations for enhanced street safety amid a budget crisis.
After The Bee’s report, Slow Down Sacramento founder Isaac Gonzalez sent a letter of protest to each member of the City Council Friday…