Stark County 3-vehicle fatal crash
Motorcycle helmets were not in use by any of the motorcycle occupants.
WKYC Staff , WKYC 11:31 PM. EST June 25, 2016
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PERRY TOWNSHIP, OHIO - The Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a 3-vehicle fatal crash that occurred just after 9 a.m. Saturday westbound on US 30.
According to the OSHP, a 2009 Volvo tractor trailer was traveling westbound in the left lane of US 30.
A 2012 and a 2013 Harley Davidson were both stopped in the emergency turnaround on US 30. The tractor trailer drove off the left side of the roadway into the median, striking both motorcycles in the emergency turnaround.
The tractor trailer was being operated by Michael Smelik Jr., 53, of Road Bexar, Texas. Smelik was not injured and safety restraint was in use.
The 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle was being operated by Darryl L. Elliot, 50, of Alliance.
Elliot was taken to Aultman Hospital by Canton Township Fire Department. His passenger, Marcy J. Simchak, 41, also of Alliance, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead by the Stark County Coroner’s office.
The 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle was being operated by Joshua D. Elliot, 31, of Alliance and he sustained minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital.
His passenger, Amanda G. Elliot, 29, of Alliance, was not taken to the hospital either.
Motorcycle helmets were not in use by any of the motorcycle occupants.
Perry Township Fire department, O.D.O.T and Stark County R.E.A.C.T assisted at the scene. Both east and westbound lanes of US 30 were reduced to one lane for several hours.
The crash currently remains under investigation. Alcohol is not a factor in the crash.