According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just before midnight on Highway 168 near McKinley Avenue.
Fresno, CA. – A motorcyclist died after being struck by two drivers, including one who fled the scene, Thursday night in east central Fresno.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just before midnight on Highway 168 near McKinley Avenue.
A Hyundai Elantra was traveling west on the highway when, for an unknown reason, the driver hit the rear of the motorcycle traveling ahead of them.
The rider was thrown from the bike, landing in the roadway.
The driver pulled over and then fled the scene.
Another driver ran over the rider and then pulled over.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the motorcyclist dead.
Investigators closed the highway for several hours following the crash.
An investigation is ongoing.