Elderly Woman Dies in Stark County Collision Involving SARTA Bus
An 85-year-old woman died in Stark County after her vehicle collided with a SARTA bus.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 17, 2026 —
A fatal collision occurred in Stark County, resulting in the death of an 85-year-old woman. The incident involved her vehicle and a bus operated by the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA).
The accident took place in Stark County. Further details regarding the specific location, the date of the incident, and the circumstances leading up to the collision were not immediately available. Information about the condition of the bus driver or any passengers who may have been on the SARTA bus at the time of the crash has also not been provided.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation. No additional information regarding potential contributing factors, such as weather conditions, road conditions, or traffic violations, has been released.
The identity of the 85-year-old woman has not been released pending notification of next of kin. SARTA has not issued a public statement regarding the incident at this time. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the investigation.
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