Akron woman driving motorcycle killed in Springfield Township crash, Ohio State Highway Patrol says

AKRON, Ohio — Troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) are investigating a two-vehicle crash that took the life of an Akron woman on Tuesday in Springfield Township.

According to a release from the OSHP, the crash happened at the intersection of Krumroy Road and Sypher Road at approximately 1:55 p.m. 

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Investigators say that a Peterbilt Box Truck was traveling westbound on Krumroy Road, while a Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on Sypher Road. The motorcycle failed to stop at the intersection and traveled left of center, striking the truck. 

The driver of the motorcycle, 38-year-old Stephanie Terry, was pronounced dead by the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office due to the injuries she sustained from the initial impact. The driver of the truck was not injured.

Troopers add that Terry was not wearing a helmet or any other safety equipment at the time of impact. Alcohol and/or drug use is being investigated. 

This is a developing story. Stay with 3News for more details as they become available.  

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