Authorities have released the name of a pedestrian killed when, according to witnesses, he was jumping in and out of traffic.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Christian Abel Hernandez. He was 24 and lived in Fultondale.

Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched about 10:30 p.m. Saturday to Highway 78 near Thed Brassfield Road.

Lt. Joni Money said the sheriff’s office received calls that a man was jumping in and out of traffic. Then they received information that the pedestrian had been struck.

Hernandez was pronounced dead on the scene at 10:33 p.m.

The driver remained on the scene.