Pedestrian struck and killed in Crystal Beach, according to GCSO

Authorities said the driver who hit the person remained on the scene.

CRYSTAL BEACH, Texas (KTRK) -- A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in Crystal Beach, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.

The fatal crash happened in the 2100 block of SH-87 on Saturday afternoon.

The sheriff's office said the person was pronounced dead and the driver remained at the scene.

The sheriff's office closed the highway while its crash team and crime scene unit investigated.

GCSO did not provide details on the victim, but said it will release additional information as it becomes available.