A 19-year-old man has lost his life after being struck by a car while crossing Aabenraavej road near Holbøl Mark, just south of Kruså, Denmark. The accident occurred late Thursday evening and was reported to the police at 10:30 PM, according to the duty officer at South and Southern Jutland Police (Syd- og Sønderjyllands Politi).

The young man was hit by the vehicle while crossing the road, and his injuries were severe enough that he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car was subsequently taken to the hospital for examination but is not in life-threatening condition, police reported. Currently, no charges have been filed in connection with the incident.

As a result of the accident, part of Aabenraavej was closed for two to three hours, but the road has since reopened for traffic, police stated.