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RCMP are investigating a vehicle-pedestrian collision that took the life of one person last night.

The crash on Highway 2 near Christopher Lake was reported shortly after 8:00 p.m. Monday. Police say the pedestrian was hit by a northbound vehicle.

The pedestrian, a 55-year-old man from Black Lake, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.

The victim’s name has not been released and it’s not known if any charges will be laid.