HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The man struck by a vehicle near the Indian Trail Drive overpass in Harker Heights has been identified.

Harker Heights Police Department Public Information Officer Lawrence Stewart tells FOX 44 News that the department responded at approximately 2:15 p.m. to the westbound lanes of Interstate 14. All westbound lanes were shut down, and traffic was diverted to the access road. Travelers were encouraged to seek alternate routes. Public safety personnel from the Harker Heights Police and Fire Departments also arrived on scene to provide medical assistance.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was in the center lane of traffic when he was struck by the vehicle. The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Elijah Chiasson, of Killeen.

Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced Chiasson dead at 3:55 p.m. An accident report was filed, and no charges are expected to be filed.

This investigation is ongoing.