Michael Keith, 35, killed in motorcycle collision after avoiding crash with vehicle on West Caston Road in Akron, Ohio
Modified Date:
Sun, 02/21/2016 - 2:02pmAccident Date:
Friday, February 19, 2016Akron man dead in New Franklin motorcycle crash
Keith drove his 2007 Harley Davidson east on West Caston Road, down a hill west of South Main Street, when a 48-year-old woman pulled out of a driveway in front of Keith. Keith swerved to avoid her 2005 Volkswagen Toureg. Keith veered off the right side of the road, hit a guardrail and was thrown from his motorcycle.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Michael Keith
Roadway:
West Caston RoadCity:
Akron, OHCounty:
Summit County, OHArea:
Cleveland-Akron, OH
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