Tonya R. Johnson, 43, dies when truck strikes her after exiting vehicle on Route 8 in Akron, Ohio
Modified Date:
Wed, 02/22/2017 - 3:42pmAccident Date:
Monday, February 22, 2016
Woman killed on state Route 8 identified as Canton firefighter
Johnson was off duty and in a vehicle traveling south on Route 8 near Tallmadge Avenue about 4 p.m.
Woman hit by truck, killed on State Route 8 was Canton firefighter
As many as 10 chain-reaction wrecks were reported after the initial crash, backing up traffic for miles during rush hour.
Family of Canton firefighter killed in highway crash sues police, medical examiner, others
The family of a Canton firefighter hit and killed by another vehicle when she ran across a highway has filed a lawsuit against the Akron Police Dept., Summit County Medical Examiner, Guardian Life Insurance and city of Akron.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Tonya R. Johnson
Roadway:
State Route 8City:
Akron, OHCounty:
Summit County, OHArea:
Cleveland-Akron, OH
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