RAVENNA, Ohio — An investigation is underway after a Ravenna woman was killed after being struck by two vehicles in Portage County.
Ohio State Highway Patrol officials say the crash happened on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at around 9:45 p.m. on State Route 59 in Ravenna Township when an unknown dark-colored pickup truck hit a 46-year-old woman crossing the road.
The unknown vehicle pulled to the right of the accident before fleeing the scene.
Moments later, a 2016 Mitsubishi Lander was driving east on State Route 59 and saw the woman lying on the road. The driver attempted to avoid the woman, but was unable and struck her while she was in the road.
The driver then pulled to the right side of the road and attempted to stop other motorists.
The woman, who has since been identified as Janet Slaughter, was pronounced dead at the scene.
State Route 59 was closed in the area of the crash for the investigation but has since reopened.
Officials say that alcohol and/or drugs do not seem to be a factor in the crash.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by the Ravenna Fire Department and EMS, Portage County Sheriff's Office and Complete Towing.
