A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle last night on the Big River First Nation.

RCMP say it happened at about 9:45 last evening on an access road near the 793 Grid.

Mounties say the driver of a pickup noticed an individual in dark clothing lying on the road, but couldn’t avoid hitting him.

A 29-year-old man from the Big River First Nation died at the scene.

The driver has been charged with operating a motor vehicle with no valid drivers license.

Big River RCMP continue to investigate.