A 67-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday evening in southeast Canton, authorities said.
The Canton Police Department responded at about 6:15 p.m. Sunday to the 700 block of 17th Street SE for a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, according to police.
Investigators said a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling westbound on 17th Street SE when it struck a pedestrian who was walking in the westbound lane.
The pedestrian, identified by the Stark County Coroner as David Wine, was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The driver of the Chevrolet was not injured. Police said drugs or alcohol are not suspected to have been a factor for the driver, and it remains unknown whether they played a role for the pedestrian.
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 or submit anonymous tips through Tip411.
