Driver strikes and kills pedestrian walking on I-95 early Sunday morning

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. ā€“ A crash Sunday morning killed one person in the southbound lanes of I-95 near State Road 441.

Local 10 has learned the driver struck the person who was apparently walking on the major roadway.

It happened at approximately 3:30 a.m. Sunday at the Golden Glades Interchange.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, a gray Honda Accord was traveling south in the center lane of I-95 when he struck a pedestrian who was trying to cross the highway from east to west.

The pedestrian died at the scene as a result of his injuries, authorities said.

Debris from the collision could be seen scattered across the asphalt.

The interstate was closed for several hours as the medical examinerā€™s office removed the body

A tow truck would later arrive to take the car away as well.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating to find out the cause behind this deadly collision.