Akron Police Seek Driver in Fatal Hit-Run Killing Woman
Akron Police Seek Driver in Fatal Hit-Run Killing Woman

Akron Police Seek Driver in Fatal Hit-Run Killing Woman

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Akron police are seeking public assistance to identify the driver of a silver Chevrolet Malibu involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 43-year-old woman shortly after midnight on June 28 near West South Street and the Ohio & Erie Canal Way Path Crosswalk at Lake Shore Boulevard. The vehicle fled the scene immediately after the crash, heading eastbound on West South Street, and is believed to have sustained front-end damage to the headlights, hood, and possibly the windshield. Responding officers found the victim with critical injuries, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Chief Brian Harding described the incident as a senseless and heartbreaking tragedy, urging the community to come forward with any information to help bring justice to the victim’s family. Those with information are encouraged to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau or submit anonymous tips via text or the Akron PD app. Authorities have not yet released the victim's identity and continue to investigate the incident.

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