PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A driver is facing DUI and vehicular homicide charges after police said he hit and killed a pedestrian on a Kelso road early Friday night.

Just before 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of South Kelso Drive near Alma Drive on reports of the crash.

On arrival, they found the pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, dead at the scene.

Officials said the driver, identified as 45-year-old Larry Hole, cooperated with investigators.

However, he was soon arrested on charges of vehicular homicide, DUI, as well as knowingly possessing a controlled substance.

Hole was booked into the Cowlitz County Jail.

The incident is currently under investigation, according to Kelso police.

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