Park Hills, KY : Man dies after being struck by driver on Dixie Highway in Park Hills on Saturday morning, February 6, 2016

Deputies confirm that a pedestrian died after being struck by a driver early Saturday morning in Park Hills, Kentucky.

The crash happened at around 7:22 a.m. in the 1600 block of Dixie Highway near Covington Catholic High School, police said.

Police identified the victim as Roger Lee Stephenson, 68, of Park Hills. He may have been running to a nearby bus stop, officials said earlier.

In a press release, the mayor and city council of Park Hills extended their condolences to Stephenson's family.

The scene of the crash was near Covington Catholic High School. Dixie Highway was closed Saturday morning for crash cleanup.

Officials said the driver remained on the scene until police arrived and is cooperating fully with the investigation. The incident was still under investigation by Kenton and Park Hills police Saturday night.

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Deputies: Man dies after being struck by driver on Dixie Highway in Park Hills