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Skateboarder killed in north Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC — Police say a man riding a skateboard who was hit on West W.T. Harris Boulevard Tuesday night has passed away.

Investigators said Brandon Lagasse was wearing dark clothing and was in the road when he was hit near Old Statesville Road around 11:30 p.m.

It was raining at the time and there are no street lights in that area.

The driver of the pickup truck that hit him was not hurt. Police say speed and alcohol were not factors in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Gormican with the Major Crash Investigations Unit at (704) 432-2169.