CHP said a big rig was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck a male pedestrian in the roadway
Barstow, CA.- A pedestrian was hit and killed by a semi-tractor trailer on Tuesday morning in Barstow, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred on Highway 247 near the Barstow Dump at about 5 a.m.
CHP said a big rig was traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck a male pedestrian in the roadway.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the big rig remained at the scene and reportedly cooperated with the investigators.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.