Pedestrian killed by hit-skip driver on East Exchange in Akron
The second pedestrian to die in December has been killed on East Exchange Street near the University of Akron.
Police say a 69-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle Thursday evening in Akron.
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The man was crossing East Exchange at Spicer Street near InfoCision Stadium when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Exchange Street. After striking the pedestrian, the vehicle fled the scene.
The victim was taken to Summa Akron City Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries and died, police said. Police recovered the suspect vehicle, unoccupied, a short time later.
The other fatal crash in Akron took place around 7:40 a.m. Dec. 6 on East Exchange Street a few blocks west, between Sumner Street and Allyn Street.
A 39-year-old man was struck as he was crossing the road. The 42-year-old woman driving the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with police. Alcohol and speed don't appear to be factors in the incident, police said.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Man, 69, dies after being struck by hit-and-run driver on East Exchange
