A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed early on the morning of March 15 in Richland. RPD is investigating and the driver of the car did remain at the scene and is cooperating in the investigation.

RICHLAND, Wash. -

UPDATE. MARCH 15. 8:40 a.m.

Stevens Drive is now reopened for traffic.

According to Richland Police the driver involved in the collision with a pedestrian was not impaired at the time and speed does not seem to have been a factor.

MARCH 15. 5:28 a.m.

Richland Police are on the scene of a deadly car vs. pedestrian collision. Stevens Drive is currently closed between University Drive and Battelle Blvd.

According to Richland Police they received multiple calls reporting a person walking in the road early in the morning and when Officers arrived at the location they found a person dead after being hit by a car.

Car vs pedestrian collision

The driver of the car that hit the pedestrian stayed at the scene and is cooperating in the investigation.

This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.