A PEDESTRIAN has been killed after being hit by a car near Prestatyn last night.

The collision happened on the A548 between Mostyn and Ffynnongroyw shortly before 10pm, with the vehicle involved being an Audi.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man, who was walking in a westerly direction, was wearing a red coloured top and dark blue tracksuit bottoms. He has not yet been named.

Police are urging anybody who may have seen him in the area prior to the collision to contact officers.

Sgt Raymond Williams from North Wales Police’s Roads Policing Unit said: “Sadly we are yet again investigating a fatal road traffic collision.

“Our thoughts remain with the man’s family and friends at this sad time. 

"We are arranging for specially trained family liaison officers to meet the family this morning to support them and guide them through the police investigation. 

"The coroner for area, John Gittins, has also been informed.

“We are asking anybody who may have witnessed a pedestrian of the same description who walking in the area, or who may have witnessed the collision itself to contact us.

“We are also keen on speaking to anybody who has dash cam and who may have been travelling along the A548 prior to the collision.”

Anybody with information is asked to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit on 101 or via the live web chat quoting reference number W131704.