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One person killed in crash involving tanker truck on Route 8 in Akron

August 25, 2020

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – One person was killed in a crash on Route 8 in Akron on Tuesday, the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to FOX 8.

The Akron Police Department said Route 8 north between Tallmadge and Howe Ave. will be closed through Tuesday evening. ODOT later gave an update and said the area will be reduced to one lane from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Drivers should expect delays.

 

Police are also still conducting a crash investigation on the scene.

No details have yet been released on what caused the crash.

 

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