Pedestrian killed on Highway 99 identified as 41-year-old Fresno woman
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- A pedestrian was killed Friday on southbound Highway 99 after being struck by a vehicle.
- The crash occurred at 10 p.m. north of North Ave where EMS provided life-saving measures.
- CHP reported the Dodge Charger driver stayed at the scene and cooperated.
A pedestrian was killed Friday by a vehicle on Highway 99 in Fresno.
The incident happened at 10 p.m. on southbound Highway 99, just north of North Avenue.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
CHP said a Dodge Charger was southbound in the No. 1 lane when the pedestrian entered the roadway and walked into the vehicle’s path.
The Dodge driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.
Alcohol or drugs are not thought to be factors for the driver, but the pedestrian’s impairment is unknown pending toxicology results.
The victim was identified May 12 by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office as Grace Martinez, 41, of Fresno.
This story was originally published April 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee