68-year-old man hit and killed by car in central Fresno identified

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The man who was hit and killed by a car in central Fresno has been identified as 68-year-old Donald Burkes.

Police were called out to Ashlan Avenue near First Street just before 1 pm Tuesday.

Authorities have not released any information about what led to the crash.

The intersection was closed for some time for cleanup efforts.

Police say the driver stayed at the scene.