PUBLISHED 4am 8/3/2022
The Canton Post of the
Ohio State Highway Patrol is Investigating a fatal crash in Paris Township
North Canton – The Canton
Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash which
occurred on August 2, 2022 at approximately 9:17 PM. The crash occurred on State Route 172 near
mile post 26, in Paris Township, Stark County, Ohio.
Christopher R. Bowling,
55, of Canton, was operating a red 2007 Chevrolet Malibu traveling westbound on
State Route 172. While traveling westbound, Mr. Bowling drove off the left side
of the road, struck a ditch and an embankment. The vehicle then overturned
before coming to rest upright.
Mr. Bowling sustained
fatal injuries during the crash. He was transported from the crash scene to
Aultman Hospital by Sandy Creek Joint Fire Department EMS, where he was
pronounced deceased.
Mr. Bowling was not
wearing a safety belt when the crash occurred.
The Sandy Creek Joint
Fire Department assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol at the crash scene.
The crash remains under
investigation.