Pedestrian killed in overnight crash in Montgomery County

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A pedestrian was struck and killed following a crash early Monday morning in Montgomery County, according to police.

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers responded around 2:08 a.m. to the area of Veirs Mill Road and Gail Street for a reported collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Police initially said the crash involved a pedestrian on a scooter.

In an update posted by MCPD around 4 a.m., officials clarified that the man who was pronounced dead at the scene was not traveling on a scooter.

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Veirs Mill Road was closed in both directions between Claridge Road and Connecticut Avenue, but, as of 7:08 a.m., police said all lanes have reopened.

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The cause of the crash remains ongoing.