A man is dead after being struck by a big rig on Highway 99 in Fresno, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at a crosswalk on the Fresno Street off-ramp of northbound Highway 99.
The ramp was closed for an investigation, which has since been handed over to the Fresno Police Department. Officials confirmed that the driver of the big rig is cooperating with authorities.
The identity of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin. This is a developing story, and more details are expected to emerge as the investigation continues.