Heppenheim (dpa / lhe) - A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in the dark on Tuesday evening on Autobahn 5 near Heppenheim in southern Hesse.

"The man has probably tried to cross the autobahn on foot," said the police headquarters in Darmstadt.

The driver was in shock and should come to a hospital.

The motive, identity and age of the victim and other details were initially unclear.

The police blocked the A5 in the south direction.

An accident expert should be called in.