The vehicle crashed into a utility pole in the Sherbondy Hill neighborhood, police say.
Cliff Pinckard, cleveland.com
AKRON, Ohio — A 65-year-old man was killed when his vehicle crashed into utility pole in the Sherbondy Hill neighborhood, with passersby unable to pull the driver from the vehicle after it burst into flames, police say. The crash occurred at about 7:20 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of West Thornton Street and Rhodes Avenue, according to police. The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox was driving west on West Thornton Street when it veered off the left side of the road and hit a utility pole.
The car caught fire after hitting the pole, preventing people from helping the driver, police say. Akron firefighters arrived, put out the fire and pulled the driver from the vehicle. The driver was taken to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital but died of his injuries. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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