MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — A 75-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a Milwaukee street Wednesday evening, according to police.

The crash happened around 8:15 p.m. in the 500 block of West North Avenue.

A preliminary investigation found that a vehicle was traveling west on North Avenue when it struck the pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the street at North Fifth Avenue, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.

The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

The driver, a 77-year-old, remained at the scene and was taken into custody in connection with the crash.

Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

The crash remains under investigation.