By Associated Press - Sunday, December 13, 2020

PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) - A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a semi-truck northwest of the Las Vegas Valley near Pahrump, authorities said Sunday.

Nye County Sheriff’s officials said deputies responded to the scene about 7 p.m. Saturday on State Route 95.

They said it remains unclear why the person was on the highway before getting struck.

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The name of the victim hasn’t been released yet.

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