Pedestrian dead after being struck by big rig on Highway 99 in Fresno, California

Modified Date: 
Sat, 10/28/2017 - 1:00pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, January 19, 2017

CHP investigates death of pedestrian hit by big rig south of Fresno

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a big rig late Thursday night south of Fresno.

The incident was reported just before 11 p.m. on northbound 99 north of Floral Avenue, where the CHP was alerted to a pedestrian running in traffic lanes. As officers were en route to check, the male pedestrian was struck by a Peterbilt driven by Chad Rider, of Banning. The pedestrian died at the scene. It is not known if drugs or alcohol played a part in the death and the incident is under investigation.

Read more here: http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article127675239.html#storylink=cpy

People Involved: 
Chad Rider
Roadway: 
Highway 99
City: 
Fresno, CA

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