BERNE, N.Y. — Authorities release the name of Berne man who was killed after being hit by a car Wednesday night. 

The Albany County Sheriff says 74-year old William Kelsey was hit while checking to see if he hit a deer. 

This happened around 5 p.m. on Delaware Turnpike near Gulf Hill Road.

The incident remains under investigation and authorities have ruled out alcohol and speed as factors.