both directions are closed off between the icc and contee road. e crash occurred near academy road. traffic relatively light. you're going to find yourself rerouted in the area. northbound diverted at the icc. southbound near contee road. wanted to get this in real quick. i-70 eastbound, alternate route 40. crash on the left lane getting by. our reporter is on scene with more details of our accident in laurel. >> reporter: police aren't releasing a lot of details but a vehicle hit a pedestrian this morning. no word yet on that pe the driver of the vehicle did remain at the scene and this accident happened along route 1 by academy lane north of the icc. right now the lanes are closed in both directions so if you are planning on heading out this way you'll want to plan on taking a different route and budgets for some extra time. we'll stay on the scene and bring you more information as we get it. we're live in laurel. news 4. >> thank you. >>> let's check four thing to know about our forecast now. >> and from what i hear, what i've read, chuck, 2017

route 1 is closed in both directions now between the icc and contee road. a pedestrian was struck near academy lane so we have northbound closed. southbound will be blocked at contee. give it extra time this morning. 95 also a great alternate, but for now route 1 will remain closed between the icc and contee road. otherwise, we've been quiet. nothing going on everything light for now. back in to you. >>> it is 5:42 now. we'll be right back. >>> 15 before the hour right now. we're following breaking news in laurel. >> amy just got to the scene where maryland state police have shut down some of the lanes for the investigation. what's the latest? >> reporter: good morning. we're along route 1. this is a crash involving a pedestrian this morning. this is according to maryland state police. the medical examiner just arrived here a few minutes ago. there's no word yet on the pedestrian's condition. police aren't releasing any details on the driver of the vehicle or whether that driver stayed on the scene. as you can see behind me, the investigation is still ongoin