Pedestrian killed in Highway 1 crash at White City

White Butte RCMP have confirmed one man is dead following a collision early Sunday morning.

In a news release, Mounties said a 24-year-old man was hit by an eastbound vehicle on Highway 1 near White City.

Investigators said the man was a pedestrian.

Shortly after 4 a.m., the highway was closed in both directions for the investigation.

After about five hours, the highway re-opened to traffic.

The investigation into the collision continues.