A 32-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a car in Ajax Tuesday night.

Durham Regional police were called around 9:30 p.m. in the area of Rossland Rd. W. and Westney Rd. N. for reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

Police said a Nissan Versa was travelling eastbound on Rossland Rd. W., when the man “appeared in the roadway” and was hit. He was taken to hospital, where he was succumbed to his injuries.

Conditions during the time of the collision were reported to be clear and dark, police said. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police.

No charges have been laid. The area was closed for several hours for investigation but has since reopened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Durham police or Crime Stoppers.