West Sacramento Fire Engine Accidentally Kills One, Injures Another

A fire truck responding to a brush fire ran over two unhoused individuals concealed under a carpet, prompting an investigation.

The incident occurred near Jefferson Boulevard when firefighters were navigating a debris-strewn area.
A man was killed and a woman, Katie Petrina Mota, was critically injured and hospitalized.
Jerry Delgado, Mota's son, is seeking answers and accountability for the tragic event.
The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation, with involved firefighters on paid leave.
Local advocates emphasize the dangers faced by unhoused individuals and call for safer accommodations.