83-year-old pedestrian dead after being hit by car in Antigonish

An 83-year-old man is dead after being hit by a car on James Street in Antigonish, N.S.

The busy street, located near St. Francis Xavier University, is home to numerous fast-food restaurants and businesses. 

RCMP said in a release that the incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Police said the man, who is from Antigonish, was brought to the hospital, where he later died. 

The street was closed for a few hours following the crash.

The driver, a 67-year-old Antigonish man, was alone in the vehicle and was uninjured, said police.

RCMP said a collision reconstructionist visited the scene and they are investigating.