Man fatally struck by driver in central Fresno identified

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Man fatally struck by driver in central Fresno, roadway closed for investigation
Fresno police are investigating after a man was fatally struck by a truck in central Fresno early Thursday morning.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno County Coroner's Office has identified the man fatally struck by a vehicle in central Fresno early Thursday morning as Anthony Choza, 32, of Fresno.

Fresno police say the driver hit Choza just after 3:30 a.m. at Hughes and Weber Avenues, just north of Clinton. He died at the scene.

Investigators say the truck driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with officers.

Hughes Avenue was closed off for a couple of hours while officers investigated.