Kerman man hit by cars twice and killed after trying to cross Fresno County roadway

A Kerman man trying to cross a roadway outside of Kerman was struck by two cars and killed Friday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Officers responded about 7 p.m. to the area of State Route 145 and Belmont Avenue for reports of a collision, according to CHP spokesman Mike Salas. They arrived and found a man in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man was crossing Route 145, officers learned, when he was struck by a Toyota Rav headed north. He was thrown onto the road, where he was struck a second time by a Chevrolet sedan.

No one in the cars was injured, according to the CHP.

It was not immediately known if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the incident.

State Route 145 was to remained closed between Belmont and Olive Avenues as officers continued their investigation.

The victim was identified Monday by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office as Sergio Hernandez, 45, of Kerman.

This story was originally published January 22, 2021 at 9:49 PM.