CANTON, Ohio — A tragic single-vehicle crash in Lexington Township has claimed the life of 31-year-old Shantelle Watson of Alliance.
According to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13, to the 14400 block of Iowa Avenue NE (State Route 183) following reports of a rollover. Upon arrival, officials found Watson had been ejected from her 2007 Buick LaCrosse during the violent crash.
Preliminary investigations indicate the vehicle was traveling northbound when it drifted off the right side of the road and rolled multiple times. Emergency personnel transported Watson to Aultman Hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.
The Canton Metro Crash Team, Alliance Fire Department, and Lexington Township Fire Department assisted at the scene. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and authorities are examining all possible contributing factors.
Officials are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact the Stark County Sheriff’s Office at (330) 430-3800 or call the Anonymous Tip Line at (330) 451-3937.
The community mourns the loss of Shantelle Watson, remembering her as a vibrant young woman whose life was cut tragically short. This incident serves as a reminder to drive cautiously and remain vigilant on the roadways.
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