Man in his 70's hit and killed by car in Northeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in Northeast Fresno. The incident happened just before seven o'clock near Blackstone and Swift.

Police said a man in his 70's was crossing the street when he was hit by a silver Pontiac.

The driver stopped to help and is cooperating with the investigation.

The victim was taken to the hospital but he later died from his injuries.

Investigators want to remind everyone it is extremely hard for drivers to see pedestrians in the roadway at night.