Pedestrian dies after being hit in Fresno crosswalk off Hwy 99, police say
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- A pedestrian was struck and later died off the Hwy 99 offramp at Olive Avenue.
- The vehicle had a green light as the pedestrian stepped into the crosswalk.
- The driver remained, cooperated, and alcohol and drugs are not suspected.
A pedestrian died Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle off the Highway 99 offramp in Fresno.
It happened just before 10 p.m. at Olive Avenue.
Fresno Police Lt. Justin Hoagland said the vehicle involved was exiting and had a green light when the pedestrian stepped into the crosswalk and got hit.
The pedestrian was conscious and breathing when officers arrived. The man was taken to the hospital, where he died.
The driver remained on scene and is cooperating.
Alcohol and drugs are not suspected.