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Christian Harrison Beckner, 45, charged with manslaughter for fatal e-bike crash.

Beckner allegedly ran a red light and hit Owen Thomsen, 21.

Thomsen died shortly after the Aug. 14 Riverton crash.

RIVERTON — A Salt Lake man is facing a criminal charge in connection with a fatal crash involving an e-bike rider in August.

Christian Harrison Beckner, 45, was charged Friday in 3rd District Court with manslaughter, a second-degree felony, plus running a red light and speeding, infractions.

On Aug. 14, Riverton police responded to a crash at 12600 South and 1300 West.

"Upon arrival, officers observed medical providing lifesaving aid to Owen Thomsen, 21, the rider of the e-bike. Thomsen was transported to a local hospital in critical condit

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