TOWN OF PACKWAUKEE, Wis. (WKOW) — A Montello man was arrested in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Packwaukee man over the summer.

Charles Hughes, 65, is charged with hit-and-run resulting in death.

The crash happened in the early morning hours on June 27. Ryan Alexander, 40, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Marquette County Sheriff's Office said Hughes told authorities that visibility was poor at the time. He said he saw something in the roadway, thought it was a "critter," and tried to avoid it. Upon realizing something was dragging under his vehicle, he checked a few tires at home and planned to inspect further the next morning, he said.

The case is still being reviewed by the Marquette County District Attorney’s Office.

A bond hearing was scheduled for Hughes on Wednesday.

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