ANKENY, Iowa — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Ankeny early Thursday morning.
The incident occurred at 5:50 a.m. on SW Oralabor Road, near the intersection with SW Snyder Boulevard. The pedestrian, whose identity has not yet been released, was taken to a local hospital where they later succumbed to injuries.
All westbound lanes of SW Oralabor Road are closed from S Ankeny Boulevard to DMACC Boulevard, according to Ankeny Police. The closures are expected to last throughout the morning commute; drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.