Santa Clarita crash: 1 pedestrian killed, 1 injured

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KABC) -- One pedestrian was killed and another was injured after being hit by a car in Santa Clarita Tuesday night.

According to sheriff's officials, a man and woman were walking on Sierra Highway near Soledad Canyon Road around 8:23 p.m. when they were hit.

A 65-year-old man was declared dead at the scene, and a 26-year-old woman was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Any witnesses to the crash are urged to contact Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Detective Brooks at (661) 255-1121.