According to the California Highway Patrol, Flores was walking in the slow lane when he was hit by a Volvo semi-truck pulling a trailer.
Fresno, CA. — The Fresno County Coroner's Office identified 25-year-old Manuel Flores of Fresno as the man who was struck and killed by a big rig Tuesday night on Highway 99.
The fatal collision occurred around 10:30 p.m. on northbound Highway 99 near Clinton Avenue.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Flores was walking in the slow lane when he was hit by a Volvo semi-truck pulling a trailer.
The truck was driven by a 21-year-old man who immediately pulled over and cooperated with investigators, CHP said.
Further details on why Flores was in the roadway have not been released.
CHP is investigating the incident.
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Fresno, CA.- The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that left a pedestrian dead on Tuesday night in central Fresno.
The accident happened at about 10:30 p.m. on November 18, on Highway 99 at Clinton Avenue.
According to CHP, a pedestrian was walking in the slow northbound lanes when he was hit by a big rig.
The man died in the accident.
The victim's name was not immediately released.
The driver was at the scene when authorities arrived.
An investigation into the collision is underway.