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Driver killed after crashing in Akron identified

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A car crashed into a tree in Akron early Wednesday, killing the driver inside.

The crash happened around 3:15 a.m. on West Bath Road between Akron Peninsula Road and Northhampton Road.

Police said the 46-year-old man, identified as Ken A. Fickey, of Cuyahoga Falls, went off the right side of the road and struck a tree. 

The SUV then spun around and hit two more trees before stopping. 

Fickey was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt.

The Summit County Medical Examiner is investigating the crash along with Akron police.