Man on Razor scooter killed on Highway 99 in Fresno, CHP says. Struck at least 3 times
UPDATE: Man killed riding scooter on Hwy. 99 in Fresno identified
A man riding a Razor scooter on Highway 99 in Fresno on Wednesday was killed after he was hit at least three times by cars, the California Highway Patrol said.
The 22-year-old man who has not been identified was headed north on Highway 99 in the far right lane near the white line at about 12:50 a.m., CHP said.
He was near the Fresno Street exit when a 34-year-old Fresno man in a 2013 Dodge Caravan struck the rider from behind, throwing him to the ground, CHP said.
The driver attempted to pull the 22-year-old from the freeway but the traffic prevented him from doing it safely, CHP said. At least two more cars struck the scooter rider as he lie on the ground.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, CHP said.
Drugs and alcohol did not play any part in the accident, CHP said.
This story was originally published April 12, 2023 at 8:19 AM.
