Pedestrian in critical condition after getting hit by SUV on Highway 41 in Fresno

A pedestrian trying to cross Highway 41 during rush hour was hit by a sport utility vehicle in Fresno on Thursday, causing a severe traffic backup.

The victim was crossing the northbound lanes of 41 north of the McKinley Avenue off-ramp toward the median around 5:45 p.m. when he was struck by a Ford Expedition, California Highway Patrol Lt. Mike Salas said.

The victim was taken to Community Regional Medical Center and was in critical condition, though Salas said it might turn out to be fatal.

Northbound 41 as of 6:15 p.m. was reduced to one lane. Salas said additional lanes might re-open within 30 minutes.

The driver remained at the scene and was cooperative with officers, Salas said.

This story was originally published January 20, 2022 at 6:31 PM.