A pedestrian was killed early Monday morning after being struck by a dump truck on South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson.

According to the Jackson Township Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of South Hope Chapel Road near Linda Drive at approximately 2:32 a.m. on June 1 following reports of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash.

Upon arrival, officers determined that an adult male had been struck by a northbound 2007 Mack dump truck traveling on South Hope Chapel Road. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The identity of the victim has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.

The crash remains under investigation by the Jackson Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have information relevant to the investigation to contact Police Officer Matthew Kalbach (#315) or Sgt. Jeffrey Henba (#263) at 732-928-1111.

No additional details were immediately available.