BOUCTOUCHE, N.B. - Police say a man died after he pulled off a New Brunswick highway to assist another driver.

Investigators say he was struck by another vehicle after stepping out of his car on Highway 11 in Bouctouche on Wednesday at about 1 p.m.

The 48-year-old man from Moncton died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

His name wasn't released as officers try to notify his next of kin.

The RCMP are investigating.