Akron man killed in Barberton crash died from gunshot wound, medical examiner says

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Barberton, Ohio
BARBERTON
Incident type
Crash, Shooting

Summary

Car Crash Barberton Ohio in Barberton, Ohio: On Thursday night, a car crashed into a FirstEnergy utility pole in the 300 block of South Van Buren Avenue in Barberton, Ohio. The victim was identified as Benjamin Hutchison, 20, from Akron. Medical examiners determined he died from a gunshot wound to the torso and that the manner of death was homicide. Two passengers were injured and taken to a hospital while police and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation continued the investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Benjamin Hutchison Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Akron man killed in Barberton crash died from gunshot wound, medical examiner says

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