A man who was trying to walk across U.S. 36 in Westminster was hit and killed by a car last night, police said.

The man was crossing the highway between Sheridan Boulevard and a pedestrian bridge when he was hit just before 11 p.m.

The driver of the car stopped, and police say no charges are expected to be filed against them.

The family of the victim hasn’t been notified of his death so his name is being withheld by authorities.

Police say they don’t know why the man tried to cross the highway instead of using the bridge.

Felisa Cardona: 303-954-1219 or fcardona@denverpost.com