Woman killed, others injured in Stark County crash: OSHP
PERRY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating after a deadly crash in Stark County on Monday afternoon.
The crash happened around 3:11 p.m. on State Route 172, near Perry Drive, in Perry Township.
According to state troopers, a 1994 Chevrolet Geo Metro was heading east on State Route 172 when the driver allegedly failed to yield while making a left turn onto Perry Drive.
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Investigators said the Geo Metro was struck by a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica heading westbound.
The Geo Metro driver, identified as 54-year-old Tracy Broyles of Canton, was taken to Aultman Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
A 26-year-old passenger was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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The Pacifica driver, a 33-year-old Franklin woman, and two children were taken to Mercy Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
State troopers do not believe alcohol was a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation at this time.
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