Two people standing along I-25 in Castle Rock die after being hit by a vehicle

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KRDO) -- Two people are dead after they were struck by a vehicle while standing along I-25 in Castle Rock.

Colorado State Patrol told 9News the two people were standing on the shoulder of the northbound lanes near their disabled car. They were hit by a vehicle by 10:30 p.m.

According to CSP, troopers had already responded to the disabled car when the fatal crash happened. Investigators confirmed the driver of the vehicle did stay at the scene.

Investigators told 9News it's unclear whether the victim's car was on the highway or pulled over on the shoulder.