Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash in Stark County

North Canton – The Canton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred on June 22, 2024. The crash happened at 7:45 pm on US Route 30 at Pekin Avenue, Canton Township, Stark County. The crash involved a motorized bicycle and a pick-up truck pulling a trailer.

Initial investigation revealed Ronald Hashman, age 50, of Canton, Ohio was operating a Caloi motorized bicycle northbound on Pekin Avenue. Valente C. Delaroza II, age 23, of East Palestine, Ohio was operating a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado westbound on US Route 30 at Pekin Avenue. The Chevrolet Silverado was pulling a utility trailer. Mr. Hashman failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the left side of the utility trailer. Mr. Hashman was not wearing a helmet or any other protective gear at the time of the crash. Mr. Hashman was transported to Aultman Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Mr. Delaroza II was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured during the crash.

Canton Township EMS, Stark County Sheriffs Office and Tracer’s Towing were on scene to assist. Alcohol and drugs are not suspected at this time. US Route 30 was closed at the crash scene for about one hour. This crash remains under investigation.