17-year-old pedestrian dies after being struck on Highway 99 in Fresno, CHP says
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- Pedestrian entered northbound Hwy 99 lanes and was struck by a Toyota Tacoma.
- First responders performed life-saving efforts but the pedestrian was pronounced dead.
- CHP reports driver cooperative, no signs of alcohol or drugs; public urged to call 911.
A vehicle struck and killed a 17-year-old pedestrian on a Highway 99 in Fresno on Thursday morning.
The crash happened just before 9 a.m. on northbound Highway 99 south of Herndon Avenue. California Highway Patrol said the pedestrian attempted to cross the lanes from the shoulder and entered the path of a Toyota Tacoma.
The driver, in the far right lane, could not react quickly enough to avoid the pedestrian. CHP spokesperson Mike Salas said the collision sent the pedestrian onto the highway’s right shoulder, where he had exited.
First responders arrived and attempted life-saving efforts, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver remained on scene and was cooperative.
Salas said alcohol and drugs are not suspected.
“It is an unfortunate situation when pedestrians attempt to cross a very busy highway. If you see a pedestrian along the freeway, please call 911 to report it,” Salas said.
This story was originally published February 5, 2026 at 11:24 AM.
