Fatal vehicle-vs-pedestrian accident in southeast Fresno

A man in his fifties was killed after being hit by a truck in southeast Fresno on Friday evening.

The accident was reported at 8.30 p.m. on E. Kings Canyon Road and S. Clovis Avenue.

Police said the man darted onto the road and was then hit by the truck.

The driver of the truck tried to avoid him but couldn't stop on time, according to police. The driver's account was backed up by witnesses.

The 18-year-old driver appeared shaken by the incident and was cooperating with authorities.