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Man charged in connection with March hit-and-run in Meaford

Grey Bruce OPP have charged a West Grey man in connection with a fatal collision in Meaford in March.

Emergency services responded to the collision with a pedestrian along Story Book Park Road around 1 a.m. on March 25. Ken Irvine, 44, from Kitchener suffered fatal injuries and the involved vehicle had fled the scene.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, police charged 32-year-old Dearl Vessie with failure to stop at an accident resulting in death, dangerous operation causing death and operation while prohibited.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to reach out to Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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