Pedestrian killed trying to cross road in South Lake Tahoe

A 44-year old local man was killed Friday night as he attempted to cross Ski Run Blvd near Larch Avenue by the Blue Angel Cafe.

The unidentified man was hit by a car just after 6 p.m. The driver stopped and is cooperating with investigators. Alcohol was not involved.

According to South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. Shannon Norrgard, the coroner is still working on identification and notifying the next of kin. Norrgard also said the driver's name is not being released at this time.

Even though new lighting was recently installed on the pedestrian paths, the roadway is still dark.

Near the same time of the car accident there was another medical emergency on Ski Run Blvd. No details are being released at this time.