Man attempting to cross Highway 99 in Merced struck and killed, CHP says

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is dead after he was hit by a car while attempting to cross the highway in Merced County.

The California Highway Patrol responded just after 7:30 a.m. Friday to Highway 99 near the Atwater-Merced Expressway.

Officers say the man tried crossing the road and jumped into traffic.

He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

The driver stayed on scene.

The incident is still under investigation.