A pedestrian accident in Copperas Cove claimed the life of a teen girl Saturday night when she was struck while crossing a highway right outside the Copperas Cove city limits on FM 1113, officials said.

Police identified the young girl as Copperas Cove resident, Alyssa Martinez.

Authorities said Martinez was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

The Copperas Cove pedestrian accident occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Saturday evening, officials said.

The vehicle that struck Martinez was identified as a Ford F-150 pickup truck. The driver of the truck was not identified by officials.

Investigations are still underway regarding the details surrounding the fatal Central Texas accident.