Ball woman dies after being hit by car on US-165

A Ball woman died early Friday morning after she was hit by a vehicle on US Highway 165, according to the Pineville Police Department.

Heather Lynn Basco, 36, died at the scene of the wreck around 12:12 am.

Basco was walking in the middle of the roadway outside the city limits of Ball, wearing dark clothing, when a driver hit her. The driver remained at the scene.

At this time, no charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.