A 24-year-old pedestrian died after a car hit him in Norway House on June 1.

A vehicle going southbound on Paupanekis Point Road struck the man, said RCMP. Officers were called around 11:30 p.m. on Monday.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old woman from Norway House, was not injured.

“At this time, alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision,” said RCMP.

Officers continue to investigate.