The California Highway Patrol reported a pedestrian accident on Thursday.
The accident occurred on the right shoulder of northbound Highway 99, just south of the California Avenue off-ramp.
According to the officials, a pedestrian was walking across the traffic lanes when they were struck by a vehicle.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The identity of the victim has not been disclosed at the moment.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as 72-year-old Robert Catrini, was driving Honda CR-V when he encountered the pedestrian on the street. He was unable to react in time and struck the pedestrian. Catrini remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation in the fatal accident.
The officials have confirmed that Cantrini was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
It is not yet known if the pedestrian was under the influence.
There are no other details available at the moment.
November 26, 2022
Source: KGET News