Saturday, 08 September 2012 07:47

Akron Wrong Way Crash Victim Dies

Written by  Larry States
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That wrong way crash on I-76 that closed the eastbound lanes for hours Thursday night and Friday morning has claimed a life.

Akron Police report that 55-year old Karen Briggs of Akron died at City Hospital of her injuries Friday afternoon. .

A 61-year old woman driving her SUV the wrong way on the Interstate around 10 Thursday night near the Brittain Road exit plowed into Briggs car. A third car then hit Briggs.

Three other people were treated for their injuries and released. The wrong-way driver remains hospitalized with what are described as non-life threatening injuries .

Police say alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash.

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Larry States

Larry States

Larry States has been a news anchor and reporter for 36 years at radio stations in Akron and Canton, including the last 26 at 1590 WAKR. States served as News Director of WAKR for 14 years. Larry also served as news director of the former WAKR TV 23 in Akron. Larry was inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in Akron in 2004. He is currently a member of the Summit County Emergency Management Committee. An Akron native, Larry is a 1970 graduate of Hower High School and a 1975 graduate of the University of Akron. Contact Larry through the newsroom at 330-864-6397 or email at lstates@rcrg.net

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