Man killed in hit-and-run crash on highway in Merced County, CHP says

Sunday, October 15, 2023
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man has died after a hit-and-run crash on a highway in Merced County on Sunday morning.

The crash happened around 6:30 am in the area of Highway 99 and Plainsburg Road.
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The California Highway Patrol says a 49-year-old man got out of his car and tried to cross the highway after being sideswiped by a big rig.

Officers believe the man was hit by two vehicles while he was in the roadway.
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Investigators say the two vehicles left the area after the crash.

The collision is now being investigated as a felony hit-and-run.

The big rig that sideswiped the victim's car pulled over and stayed at the scene.
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