Man, 73, struck by car while helping crash victims
NORTH CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 73-year-old Good Samaritan man was struck while trying to help the victims of a car crash in North Canton on Friday, according to police.
North Canton Police Chief Frank Kemp Jr. said the department received several 911 calls for a two-car crash in the 100 block of Everhard Road SW at 6:37 p.m.
The report stated police, fire, and EMS crews arrived on scene just five minutes later.
While the first responders were on their way, dispatch received another 911 call stating a pedestrian trying to help was struck by a different car and knocked to the ground, according to Chief Kemp.