Pedestrian Dies in Highway 49 Collision Near Church

Pedestrian Killed on Highway 49 Near Bethel Church Way in Grass Valley; Investigation Ongoing

A fatal pedestrian collision occurred on Highway 49 near Bethel Church Way in Grass Valley on Tuesday night, October 21, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to reports of a pedestrian struck by a pickup truck in a poorly lit stretch of the highway near a local church. The man who was hit was pronounced deceased at the scene. His identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.

CHP reported that the pickup driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. At this time, authorities do not suspect DUI as a factor. It remains unclear why the pedestrian was in the roadway, and the investigation is ongoing.

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