According to officials, a fatal crash occurred as a result of a police chase involving Barberton police and a 53-year-old man in Akron.
According to police reports, a motorcyclist led Barberton police on a chase to Akron around 8:15 a.m. on Monday.
According to officers, the motorcyclist who crashed in the 1400 block of Kenmore Boulevard was a 53-year-old man who was speeding at the time of the accident.
Police reported that the man was thrown off the motorcycle and collided with a stationary semi-truck after crashing into a van.
According to police, the gas tank of the semi-truck ruptured as a result of the impact.
The victim, who remains unidentified at the age of 53, passed away due to the injuries he sustained.
We have contacted Barberton police to obtain more details regarding the pursuit and collision, as per 19 News.
If you have any information related to the case, please get in touch with the Akron police at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.
