Pedestrian struck, killed by car near downtown LA

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle near downtown Los Angeles Thursday evening, officials said.

The collision happened near Adams Boulevard and Flower Street, just south of downtown and near the 110 Freeway.

The intersection and nearby streets were closed during the investigation, although traffic on the 110 was not directly affected.

The victim was a man estimated to be around 50 years old, police said.

The cause of the collision is under investigation.