Pedestrian killed after being struck in Clarington, Durham police say

A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Clarington Saturday evening, Durham Regional Police say.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Highway 2 near Brownsville road around 6:50 p.m.

Police say a male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim's age is not yet known.

Highway 2 is closed between Gold Course Road and Brownsville Road for the police investigation.