CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 24 near the Tennessee Welcome Center on Wednesday night.

At about 9:42 p.m., the pedestrian was on the interstate near mile marker 0.2 when they were hit, according to Clarksville Police spokesman Scott Beaubien.

I-24 eastbound was shut down at that location. Motorists are advised to find an alternate route until the roadway can be cleared.