Driver charged in hit-and-run death near Strathroy, Ont.

OPP have charged a 51-year-old man in connection with the death of a Strathroy, Ont. man last October.

OPP have charged a 51-year-old man in connection with the death of a Strathroy, Ont. man last October.

Johannes 'Ewan' Smolders, 45, died after he was struck while riding his bicycle along Calvert Drive on Oct. 11, 2021.

OPP say on Thursday, they took 51-year-old Frederick Earhart of Brooke-Alvinston, Ont. into custody without incident.

He has been charged with failing to stop at an accident resulting in death.

He was being held in custody pending a bail hearing on Friday.

Just last month OPP appealed for the driver involved in the collision to come forward. The video included an emotional plea from Smolders' wife and family.