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Amherstburg driver charged in skateboarder's death

A 23-year-old Amherstburg man has been charged with criminal negligence causing death for allegedly hitting a 30-year-old man on County Road 18 Thursday morning.

Driver of a Ford Focus was trying to pass another vehicle when he struck a 30-year-old man

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

The driver that allegedly hit and killed a skateboarder in Amherstburg has been charged, according to police.

A 23-year-old Amherstburg man has been charged with criminal negligence causing death.

The driver of a Ford Focus was trying to pass another vehicle when he struck a 30-year-old man on County Road 18 Thursday.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Heavy morning fog was believed to be a factor.