A 36-year-old Alliance man was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday night while crossing U.S. Route 62 in Canton, according to Police Chief John Gabbard.
The Canton Police Department responded to the westbound lanes of U.S. 62 near Kirby Avenue NE at approximately 9:20 p.m. on May 20. Officers found that a 2008 Lexus R35, traveling westbound in the right lane, had struck a male pedestrian who was crossing the roadway.
The pedestrian, identified as Terry L. Barker, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Lexus was not injured and is not suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, authorities said.
The Canton Metro Crash Team is investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Canton Police Department Traffic Bureau at 330-438-4485. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Tip411 at www.cantonohio.gov/police.