Tulare County, CA: Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Highway 99 near Avenue 76
Person Dies in Tulare County Crash on Highway 99 near Avenue 76
Tulare County, California (March 13, 2019) – A pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle early Wednesday morning in Tulare County, according to the CHP.
The crash was reported shortly after midnight on Highway 99 between Avenues 76 and 72.
CHP said a Clovis woman was driving a 2015 Honda northbound on Highway 99 when she spotted a pedestrian who was crossing the median and attempted to cross the lanes of traffic eastbound.
Pedestrian Fatally Hit by Car in Tulare County
The driver reportedly tried to swerve and applied her brakes to avoid the pedestrian but was unsuccessful.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Honda was not injured.
Traffic on Highway 99 was diverted at Avenue 72 as the scene was examined.
The CHP is investigating the incident.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
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