Pedestrian killed after being struck by multiple vehicles on Highway 99, Merced CHP says

Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed Sunday on Highway 99 near Merced.

The identity of the person who died has not been released, pending notification of family or next-of-kin.

California Highway Patrol officers responded to the vehicle versus pedestrian collision in the southbound lanes of Highway 99, just south of the Atwater-Merced Expressway at about 6 a.m., according to Officer Eric Zuniga.

Zuniga said the pedestrian reportedly attempted to walk east across the freeway from the west shoulder. Authorities said a vehicle traveling in the No. 1 lane at about 65 mph struck the pedestrian with a glancing blow.

The pedestrian was also struck by another vehicle and a big rig, Zuniga said. That person was pronounced dead at the scene.

All drivers cooperated with authorities and the collision remains under investigation.

This story was originally published January 31, 2021 at 12:05 PM.