California Highway Patrol (CHP) says a Medford man died early Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Tehama County, California.

According to officials, 34-year-old Zachary Mitchell of Medford was driving on Interstate 5 when he stopped on the shoulder of the road.

Mitchell got out of his vehicle and was standing on the east shoulder of Interstate 5 northbound when he was struck by another car.

Mitchell died at the scene from his injuries.

CHP says alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.