A pedestrian was fatally injured in a Yuma traffic accident.

The accident occurred on Highway 95 at Avenue 6 E at about 5:45 a.m. Tuesday morning According to the Yuma County Sheriff's Office, the pedestrian was struck by a small SUV that was travelling eastbound on Highwayn95. Initial reports indicate that the pedestrian stepped into the path of the SUV. The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident remains under investigation.