Pedestrian struck and killed in Atlantic City overnight

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Atlantic City.

It happened around midnight Saturday on Pacific Avenue near Saint James Place.

Action News learned that a person was walking down the avenue when a car struck them, trapping them under the vehicle.

First responders got the victim out from under the vehicle, but they were pronounced dead a short time later.

No word on any charges.