A man was struck and killed while walking in the eastbound lanes of the 91 Freeway in Artesia, authorities said Saturday.

The crash occurred approximately 11:30 p.m. Friday east of Gridley Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The man died at the scene.

The driver, 38-year-old Sarah Beth Melot of Corona, pulled over and remained at the scene until  CHP arrived.