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