A pedestrian was killed east of Russell along Interstate 70 late Friday night.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford F 350 pickup truck was headed east. The truck  struck a pedestrian working along the side of the road.

The pedestrian, identified as 47-year-old Jeffery Harris of Russell, was killed. The driver of the truck was not hurt.

The accident happened at 11:53 Friday night 10 miles east of Russell in I 70.