Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 101 in Marin County

Pedestrian hit and killed on Highway 101 in Marin County

A pedestrian was killed on southbound Highway 101 early Tuesday morning, according to California Highway Patrol. Officials said another accident sending debris onto the highway slowed traffic on the northbound side.

SAUSALITO, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol reported that a pedestrian walking on a Sausalito highway early Tuesday was struck and killed.

The collision caused a traffic slowdown on southbound U.S. Highway 101 for drivers heading towards the Golden Gate Bridge.

CHP did not give any other details about the fatality.

ALSO: Woman beaten, robbed while leaving Vallejo fast food restaurant

Another crash on the northbound side caused a debris spill, officials said. A crew was working to clean up the highway well into the morning commute causing major delays.