Jennifer Renee Riedinger dies in fatal Summit County car crash
Fatal Summit County car crash death of Jennifer Renee Riedinger
The Summit County authorities have officially confirmed that the person involved in the hit-and-run incident from June 28th near Summit Lake is Jennifer Renee Riedinger, a 43-year-old individual. Medical examiners released this identification after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Law enforcement units were dispatched to the vicinity of W. South Street and Lake Shore Boulevard, which is situated close to the Ohio and Erie Canal Way Path crosswalk area. Their arrival was prompted by preliminary reports indicating a pedestrian had been involved in a collision with a motor vehicle. Upon their arrival on the scene, officers discovered Riedinger, and emergency medical personnel pronounced her death at the location where she was found.
Investigators are actively seeking information about the vehicle responsible, which is described as a silver Chevrolet Malibu. It is believed that the driver of this vehicle fled the scene of the accident without stopping. Surveillance or witness accounts suggest the car was last spotted moving eastbound on W. South Street. Additionally, preliminary examination indicates that the suspect vehicle might have visible damage to the front section, specifically affecting the headlights, hood, and windshield.
For those who may have any relevant information or leads regarding this case, the Akron Police Department’s Detective Bureau can be contacted through a phone call to 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Alternatively, individuals wishing to remain anonymous can send a text message with details to the number 274637 by typing TIPSCO. Furthermore, the Akron PD mobile application offers a convenient method for submitting tips directly via the Tips411 feature.
