MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian “who was walking in the roadway” was killed Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle in Sharon Township.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the incident happened around 9:25 p.m. Wednesday on Route 18 near State Road.
The pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was struck by a 2016 Chrysler driven by a 43-year-old resident of Akron. The pedestrian was taken to Medina City Hospital where they were later pronounced dead.
Authorities say the crash remains under investigation.
No additional details were immediately available. Stay with 3News as we will update this story with more information once new details are released.
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