A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on a local road in Elk Township on Thursday evening, authorities said.

Elk Township police were called to the scene at about 7:41 p.m. for reports of a person struck by a car.

When officers arrived, they found a pedestrian on the ground with serious injuries. They also found a four-door Lexus sedan with extensive front-end damage.

According to police, a preliminary investigation revealed that the Lexus was heading west on Elk Road in a primarily rural area when the crash occurred. The pedestrian died of his injuries at the scene, police said in a statement. The driver of the Lexus was not injured.

Police have not released the pedestrian’s identity or said whether any charges have been filed. The investigation is ongoing.