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Skateboarder killed in Amherstburg collision

A 30-year-old man on a skateboard was killed in an Amherstburg collision Thursday morning, according to police.

Man was riding skateboard when hit by a Ford Focus

A pedestrian was killed in an Amherstburg collision on County Road 18 on Thursday morning. (Meg Roberts/CBC)

A man on a skateboard was killed in an Amherstburg collision Thursday morning, according to police.

The 30-year-old man was struck by a Ford Focus on County Road 18 around 6:40 a.m. 

The driver was trying to pass another vehicle when he struck the skateboarder in the westbound lane. 

The road between Concession 4 South and Meloche Road were closed for the morning.

The morning fog was believed to be a factor.