CANAAN TOWNSHIP – A Rittman woman was killed in a fatal crash involving three vehicles at the intersection of Ohio 83 and Ohio 604.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash that occurred at approximately 8:58 a.m. June 1.
The preliminary investigation indicates a blue 2024 Chevrolet Trax, driven by Brittany R. Covender, 35, of Akron, was traveling southbound on Ohio 83 and a white 2024 Chrysler Voyager, driven by Cindy L. Jewell Frink, 47, of Massillon, was northbound on Ohio 83. The Chevrolet Trax failed to yield the right of way and initiated a left turn with the intent to travel east on Ohio 604 when it collided with the northbound Chrysler, according to the news release from the state highway patrol.
The Chrysler traveled off the east side of the roadway and came to rest in a field. The Chevrolet Trax was redirected as a result of the collision and struck a light green 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer, which was southbound on Ohio 83, traveling behind the Chevrolet Trax.
Doris L. Mace, 61, of Rittman, was a passenger in the Chrysler Voyager. Mace, who was wearing a seat belt, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Covender was not wearing a seat belt and sustained serious injuries, according to the release.
Frink was wearing her safety belt and sustained minor injuries.
Marceline C. Heilman, 56, of Polk, was a passenger in the Voyager. Heilman was wearing her safety belt and sustained minor injuries.
Todd J. Lewis, 62, of Medina, was operating the Chevrolet Trailblazer, wearing his safety belt and sustained no apparent injuries.The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio Department of Transportation, Central Fire District EMS, Wooster Fire & EMS, Lodi Fire & EMS, Wayne County Coroner’s Office and Wadsworth Towing.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Rittman woman dies in crash at the intersection of Ohio 83 & Ohio 604
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