MADRAS, Ore. -- A driver was arrested following a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian Friday night on Highway 97, Madras police said.

Officers responded about 10:11 p.m. to a report of a collision in the 600 block of Southwest 4th Street. The location, which is also U.S. Highway 97, is near the center of the city's downtown district. When they arrived, they found an adult man with serious injuries, according to investigators.

The man was taken by ambulance to a local hospital but later died from his injuries. Police are withholding his name until his family can be notified, according to a release from Interim Police Chief Angie Elder.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was taken into custody as part of the investigation, police said. Their identity is being withheld pending an initial court appearance.

The highway was closed for about four hours while investigators processed the scene. Madras police said they were assisted by several partner agencies:

• Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
• Oregon State Police
• Jefferson County Fire & EMS

The investigation into the crash remains active. Madras police shared their condolences for the family and loved ones of the man who died, and expressed their appreciation to assisting agencies.

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