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Police investigating Stark Co. hit-and-run that left man with life-threatening injuries

· By Jordan Miller · Stark County, Crime, Local News, Traffic

Police investigating Stark Co. hit-and-run that left man with life-threatening injuries
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Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man with life-threatening injuries Friday, Nov. 7.

According to Canton Police, officers responded at 7:09 p.m. to the 200 block of 12th Street NE for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

Investigators said the victim, identified as James Hill, 67, was crossing Market Avenue N south when he was hit by a dark-colored vehicle traveling east. The vehicle fled the scene after the crash.

Hill was transported to Mercy Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The Canton Metro Crash Team responded to the scene and is continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information about the crash or the suspect vehicle is asked to contact Canton Police.

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