Independence Police say a pedestrian was killed in a crash overnight.

Police say the crash happened about 2:45 a.m. on eastbound MO 78 Highway, west of MO 7 Highway.

Police say a pedestrian walking in the road was struck by a 2018 Ford Fusion.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.

Police say the pedestrian was taken to a hospital, where they later died.

The victim's identify is being withheld until their family is notified.

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