BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. - A pedestrian was killed when they were struck by a vehicle on Niles Road Sunday evening, according to the St. Joseph Charter Township Police Department.

At 6:42 p.m., police were called to Niles Road and Royalton Heights Road for the incident.

According to the investigation, the pedestrian was hit while in the southbound travel lane of Niles Road.

The pedestrian was wearing dark-colored clothing at the time, according to reports.

Upon arriving to the scene, officers determined the pedestrian was deceased.

An autopsy is being conducted.

The names of the driver and victim are being withheld at this time.

This is an ongoing investigation.