TITUSVILLE, Fla., Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Police in Florida said a motorist called police to report a "ghost" walking alongside the road in Brevard County.

The Titusville Police Department said officers surrounded a sheet-covered man walking along state Road 405 at 8:45 a.m. Thursday and asked about his mode of dress, WESH-TV, Orlando, Fla., reported Friday.

Police said the man told them he was wearing the ghost costume to avoid a sunburn and was allowed to continue on his way.