Dwaine J. Traylor, 22, charged in drag-racing crash that injured 21-year-old woman on West Waterloo Road in Akron, Ohio

Modified Date:

Thu, 01/25/2018 - 10:32am

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Monday, March 23, 2015

Drag racing led to crash in Akron

Police said two vehicles were racing when they collided, causing both drivers to lose control Monday morning.

Akron man charged in drag-racing crash that left woman hospitalized

Dwaine J. Traylor, 22, of Akron, is charged with aggravated vehicular assault and hit-skip, both fourth-degree felonies.

Dwaine J. Traylor, 22, of Akron, was drag-racing with a female driver when his Mitsubishi spun out of control and struck her Corolla. He is being charged with aggravated vehicular assault, felony hit skip, drag racing, and driving under suspension. The female is in critical condition at Akron General Medical Center. A 17-year-old passenger was involved in the crash but sustained no injuries and has been released to his mother.

Type: Car Accident

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Seat Belt Usage, High-Speed/Excessive Speed, Reckless Driving, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers

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Dwaine J. Traylor

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