PUBLISHED 10:16 AM 8/29/2025

Lieutenant K. Kowicki

The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigates Fatal Crash in Stark County

North Canton – The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle fatal crash that occurred on State Route 43 Near Indian Run Rd in Sandy Township, Stark County. The crash occurred at approximately 0559 hours on August 29, 2025.

Mr. Michael D. Weaver, 22, of Canton, was operating a Gray 2013 BMW 528xi on State Route 43 northbound at the time of the crash.

The BMW was traveling northbound on State Route 43 and ran off the right side of the road striking a tree and catching on fire. Mr. Weaver was pulled from the burning vehicle by bystanders before the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames.

Mr. Weaver was taken to Aultman hospital by Quad EMS where he was pronounced deceased from injuries sustained in the crash.

Mohawk Valley Fire and Quad EMS assisted at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.