Man walking on Highway 99 killed after being hit by semi-truck

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A antheral was struck and killed by a semi-truck portion walking connected Highway 99 successful downtown Fresno precocious Tuesday night, authorities said.

The clang happened conscionable aft 10:30 p.m. connected the northbound lanes southbound of Clinton Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Investigators said the 25-year-old antheral was walking successful a postulation lane erstwhile the large rig deed him. He died astatine the scene.

The motortruck operator stopped and cooperated with investigators.

Officials said the operator was not impaired.

Northbound Highway 99 was closed for respective hours during the probe but has since reopened.

The clang remains nether investigation.