Pedestrian working on road in Fresno hit by car. He was hospitalized, police say
A worker on foot was injured Wednesday when he was struck by a car in central Fresno, police said.
The man was on Shields near Palm avenues setting up traffic control signs about 7:30 a.m. when a man driving a small sedan crashed into a construction truck and its trailer, according to police.
The car also clipped the pedestrian, who was taken to Community Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, possibly a broken bone, police said.
The eastbound side of Shields was down to a single lane, slowing traffic in the area.
This story was originally published March 23, 2022 at 8:29 AM.
Thaddeus Miller
Merced Sun-Star