Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Fresno County highway

Officers say a man was crossing the highway, but ended up in the path of an eastbound Honda Accord.

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Fresno County highway
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a driver on Highway 180 in Fresno County Wednesday night.

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- California Highway Patrol officers could soon reveal the identity of a man hit and killed by a car in Fresno County.

It happened just before 10:30 Wednesday night on Highway 180 and Bryan Avenue -- that's northeast of Kearney Park.

Officers say a man was crossing the highway, but ended up in the path of an eastbound Honda Accord.

He was hit and died at the scene.

Officers believe the driver did not have enough time to avoid the collision.

Officers say the man was wearing dark clothes, and that there is no lighting at that intersection.

The driver is cooperating with CHP.

They say speed was not a factor in the crash.