The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Fresno County where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Manning Avenue. (CHP)
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash early Thursday morning involving a pedestrian near Manning and Zediker avenues in Fresno County, the agency said in a statement.
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A 22-year-old male from Reedley, was driving a Kia Optima eastbound on Manning Avenue when, for reasons under investigation, a 38-year-old male from Parlier was walking in the same lane.
Despite braking, the vehicle struck the pedestrian, throwing him to the center median where he died.
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The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
No injuries were reported for the driver, and he was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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A toxicology report for the deceased pedestrian is pending.
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