Victim identified in fatal pedestrian involved accident on HWY 49

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The person killed in a deadly vehicle-pedestrian crash on Highway 49 has been identified.

The Harrison County Deputy Coroner identified the victim as 61-year-old Roberto Martinez.

Gulfport PD says Martinez was struck in the 9120 block of Highway 49 on Thursday.

The crash remains under investigation.

WXXV will continue to bring you updates as new information becomes available.

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