A man is dead after being hit by a car midday Saturday.

It happened at 1:44 pm along Route 1 Marine Corps Drive near the area known as Dead Man’s Curve in Asan.

Units with the Guam Fire Department responded to the auto-pedestrian crash.

CPR was initiated at the scene, according to GFD spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido.

“However, due to the patient’s condition, paramedics - after consulting with medical control -discontinued resuscitative efforts,” said Garrido.

The victim’s identity has not yet been released.

Authorities have yet to provide any information about the driver involved in the crash.

The crash led to major delays for drivers in both directions.

North and southbound lanes are temporarily closed, according to Guam Police Department spokesperson Norman Analista.

GPD’s Highway Patrol Division is investigating.