abc 7 news reporter melissa harrington has more. >> reporter: he was likely on his morning walk when he was hit by a car and killed. it happened about a quarter mile from the san francisco zoo. he was heading west toward the ocean when police say the man tried walking across lanes of traffic. >> he lived right here on the boulevard and i guess he crossed, he left his house and crossed the street kind of midblock without preliminary, looks like he didn't use the crosswalk. >> reporter: he was hit and killed. police were called just before 7:00. the driver stopped, is shaken up but cooperating with the investigation. the lieutenant says it appears she was driving the speed limit. >> we think the factor was probably the light. it was about dusk at that time. it was just getting daylight and down by the beach sometimes it can be a little darker just because of the fog. >> reporter: he says this area is well-lit with crosswalks, stop signs and traffic lights. they do not respond here for accidents often. the victim's name has not been released. >> it was pouring out here earlier but it wa

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