A man has died after being struck by a vehicle while walking along a road in Östra Göinge, southern Sweden. Police confirmed the fatality and said they are investigating the incident.
Officers remain at the scene conducting their investigation. They have not classified the case as a criminal matter at this time.
The man's next of kin have been notified about the tragic incident. Police spokesperson Sara Andersson expressed the gravity of the situation.
She said in a statement that authorities have one deceased person and described the event as very tragic. The investigation will determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.
Östra Göinge is a municipality in Skåne County, approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Malmö. The area features both rural roads and busier thoroughfares connecting smaller communities.
Road safety remains a concern across Sweden's mixed urban and rural landscapes. This marks another preventable tragedy on the country's transportation network.