This accident, involving 2 vehicles occurred on Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 at approximately 7:08 pm. The driver of blue Chevrolet (2003) improper lane change. Injuries were reported. An officer from Akron Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.
Units 1 & 2 were westbound on IR 76 near MP 26.4. Unit 1 was in lane 1 and Unit 2 was in lane 3. Unit 1 changed lanes; striking Unit 2. Unit 1 started to lose control; striking Unit 2 a second time. Unit 1 rotated 90 degrees going off the right side of the highway down an embankment. As Unit 1 went off the roadway; it began to roll; rolling an unknown number of times. The driver of Unit 1 was ejected from the vehicle. Unit 1 continued rolling down the embankment; striking a fence before landing in a creek. The driver of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on scene.

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 39 years old, Male, Fatal Seatbelt: None Airbags: Not deployed |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 52 years old, Male, Not injured Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Not deployed |
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