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Pedestrian struck and killed in Aylmer

Police in Aylmer are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a pick-up truck over the weekend. Global News File

Police say charges are pending after a pedestrian was struck and killed south of London over the weekend.

According to police in Aylmer, the 81-year-old man was hit by a pickup truck while crossing the road late Saturday morning.

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He was transported to St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

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Talbot Street West was closed for about four hours Saturday while police investigated, but has since reopened.

The driver remained at the scene and charges are pending, officers said.

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Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call into Aylmer Police at 519-773-3144.

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