79-year-old man hit, killed by vehicle in Hanford

HANFORD, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 79-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle in Hanford on Thursday, police say.

It happened around 6:15 pm on 12th Avenue near Glendale, just north of Highway 198.
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Investigators say the man was crossing the street when a motorcyclist almost hit him. He was then hit by another oncoming vehicle.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as William Odam.
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Police say the driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the police.