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Pedestrian struck Monday crossing E. Exchange Street in Akron dies from injuries

Lakeshore Intergenerational School
Posted at 12:57 PM, Dec 06, 2022
and last updated 2022-12-06 12:57:23-05

AKRON, Ohio — A 39-year-old man struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on E. Exchange Street in Akron has died from his injuries, according to Akron Police.

On Dec. 5, at around 7:39 a.m., the man was crossing E. Exchange Street between Sumner Street and Allyn Street when he was struck by a 42-year-old woman. He was admitted to the ICU at Cleveland Clinic - Akron General Medical Center in critical condition, where he later died, police said.

The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and cooperated with police. Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in the crash, according to police.

The investigation is ongoing.

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