A pedestrian in his 60s has died, after he was hit by a car overnight west of the downtown core.

Just after 1 a.m. Tuesday, a 65-year-old individual was hit by a car in the area of Jasper Avenue and 115 Street.

Police said they were rushed to hospital, but later died.

The EPS Major Collisions Unit is investigating.

CORRECTION: EPS initially identified the pedestrian as male, but later said the deceased was female.