A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday morning on the New York State Thruway in Yonkers, prompting a major emergency response and road closure.

State police say it happened around 3:56 a.m. on the southbound side of I-87, just south of Exit 6A. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

All lanes that were closed for the investigation have since reopened, with traffic resuming around 7:45 a.m.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of family. No tickets have been issued, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call New York State Police Troop T at 518-436-2825.