DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (WAFB) - The Denham Springs Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian on I-12.

It happened around 7:02 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, near mile marker 10.

According to investigators, witnesses reported that the pedestrian was walking along the inside shoulder of I-12 and attempted to cross the interstate when they were hit by an oncoming vehicle.

Officials said the pedestrian died at the scene and has not yet been identified.

Police added that impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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