COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Colchester Police say one person is dead after being hit by a car.

Police say it happened just before 9p.m. Saturday night when they responded to Malletts Bay Avenue near the intersection of Young St. in Colchester where a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle, with resuscitative efforts being conducted by bystanders. Colchester Rescue pronounced the male pedestrian dead at the scene.

Police say a 16-year-old male was driving the vehicle, his name is withheld because of his age.

The pedestrian’s name is being withheld pending notification of his family.

The investigation is in its initial stages. Malletts Bay Ave is closed to traffic until further notice.

Anyone with information should contact Colchester Police Department.

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