A 47-year-old pedestrian from Qrendi died on Tuesday after being hit by a car at Tal-Barrani Road, Żejtun.
The accident happened at about 7.45am.
The car, a Toyota Vitz, was being driven by a 26-year-old man from Naxxar.
The victim was assisted by an ambulance crew but succumbed to his injuries in hospital within a couple of hours.
Magistrate Martin Farrugia is holding an inquiry.