Pedestrian killed in Highway 1 collision

A woman died after being hit by a vehicle on Highway 1 near the Soberanes Canyon Trailhead on Friday night according to the California Highway Patrol.

The woman, who is not being identified until her next of kin have been notified, reportedly stepped in the path of a Ford F150 heading north on Highway 1 at about 5:18 p.m. The driver reported she was unable to avoid colliding with the pedestrian. The driver remained on scene, according to the CHP, and cooperated with the investigation. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol and/or drugs are not believed to be a factor in this crash.

The driver of the car and her passenger were not injured.