(NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.) -- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in North Charleston on Thursday evening.

The incident happened around 5 p.m. in the area of Ashley Phosphate and Stall roads. Police say Samuel Grant, 62, stepped off a curb and into the path of an oncoming vehicle when he was struck, according to published reports.

Grant was taken to an area hospital, where he died.

Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio