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Man Charged After Fatal Pedestrian Collision in Listowel

Perth County OPP have charged the driver of a pick up truck in connection with the death of a pedestrian.

On January 20th, a pedestrian was hit while crossing at the corner of Wallace Ave. N. and Inkerman St. E. in Listowel.  The pedestrian, 69-year old Margaret Eskritt of Fordwich, succumbed to her injuries in a London hospital on January 23.

A 57-year old from North Perth is charged with "fail to yield to a pedestrian".

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