COAL RUN VILLAGE, Ky. — Two pedestrians were struck by a car while attempting to cross U.S. 23 at Coal Run Village Friday night, killing one.

A man and woman were trying to cross the highway between Wendy’s and Rural King just before 10 p.m. Friday, when they were struck in the northbound lanes. Coal Run Mayor Andrew H. Scott tells Mountain Top News that the woman was killed in the collision, while the man was taken to Pikeville Medical Center.

Mayor Scott also shared early results of the investigation.

“Based on [Coal Run Police Department’s] ongoing investigation assisted by [Kentucky State Police], we have no reason to believe the driver of the vehicle was at fault,” the mayor said.

The identities of the victims has not yet been released. 

“The City Commission and I continue to pray for all those affected by this tragic accident,” Mayor Scott said.