ST. GEORGE - The coroner has identified a 21-year-old pedestrian who was hit and killed on Highland Road early Thursday. 

The St. George Fire Department said Highland Road at Petroleum Drive was closed around 1:45 a.m. Thursday due to an emergency incident. Officials later confirmed two people were hit, one of whom died at the scene. The victim was identified as 21-year-old Kaci Davidson.

The other pedestrian was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. 

According to Louisiana State Police, the car that struck the pair was driving east on Highland. Impairment likely did not lead to the crash, troopers added.

LSP is investigating the crash. No charges for the driver will be filed, officials said.