A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a car along U.S. 50 near Rocky Road in Silver Springs late Wednesday night.
The incident happened just before 11:40 p.m.
Nevada Highway Patrol says a car heading west went off the roadway, hit a paddle marker and a light pole and then struck a pedestrian walking along the road.
The unidentified person died on scene.
NHP says the driver, who was not hurt, stayed on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
