SHARON, Pa. - The Mercer County Coroner has released the name of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car in Sharon over the weekend.

Frank Z. Ballew, 48, of Farrell died because of blunt force trauma Saturday night, according to Coroner John Libonati.

Ballew was struck while crossing the freeway near Prindle Street.

The death has been ruled accidental.

The driver and passenger of the vehicle are unharmed.