One person is dead after a crash on Highway 63 east of North Bay.

The Ontario Provincial Police said it happened on Highway 63 at Koko Lake Road on Wednesday afternoon, when a pedestrian was struck by a tractor trailor.

The pedestrian died while being transported to the hospital.

The name of the victim has not yet been released. Highway 63 was closed for about four hours.

Police officials said more details will be announced as the investigation continues.