JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed on Highway 80.

The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, February 12 on Highway 80 West at Gallatin Street.

Detective Tommie Brown said a maroon 2016 Jeep Patriot was traveling west on the highway when the pedestrian was struck. He said the pedestrian was attempting to cross the highway.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.