Pedestrian hit by a car on I-64 in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tragedy struck overnight in Lexington as one person lost their life after being hit by a car. The incident occurred just before midnight at Mile Marker 73 on I-64, prompting a shutdown of the westbound lanes.

Upon receiving the call, police rushed to the scene and discovered one person deceased. As of now, the identity of the victim has not been released to the public.

Following the necessary investigation and cleanup, I-64 has since reopened to traffic. However, authorities urge caution as they continue to gather information about the circumstances surrounding the accident.

ABC36 News Now will update this story as we learn new information.