Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Highway 99 near Atwater Merced Expressway [Atwater, CA]

Atwater Pedestrian Accident on Highway 99, One Dead

 
ATWATER, CA (February 4, 2021) — One person died in a pedestrian accident on Highway 99 near Atwater Merced Expressway Sunday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, callers reported the incident around 6:00 a.m. During the call, the person informed dispatch that he had just struck a pedestrian on the highway.
 
Shortly after, officers arrived at the pedestrian accident on Highway 99. Soon after, they located a body that appeared unidentifiable due to its condition.
 
During the investigation, detectives learned that the person tried crossing Highway 99 for unexplained reasons. However, during this attempt, several cars – including a big rig – struck the pedestrian.
 
At this time, CHP officers do not believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the pedestrian accident on Highway 99. However, anyone with more information on this crash should contact the CHP.

We would like to express our caring thoughts to the family and friends of the victim.

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