Alvin J. Newman Obituary, Death – A 66-year-old Canton man has died after being struck by a vehicle while jaywalking in the Belden Village area of Jackson Township. The man, identified as Alvin J. Newman, succumbed to his injuries at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital on Tuesday morning, as confirmed by Jackson Township Police Major Jim Monigold.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening, November 30, around 8:55 p.m. Newman was attempting to cross Everhard Road NW, located just west of Whipple Avenue NW, when he was struck by a 2023 Chevy Trailblazer traveling eastbound. The SUV, driven by a 54-year-old man, collided with Newman while he was in the process of running across the road.
Newman was immediately treated for injuries at the scene and later transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead the following morning. Authorities are still investigating the details of the incident, but no additional information has been released at this time.
Police have not indicated if any charges will be filed against the driver of the SUV, and it remains unclear whether alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of jaywalking, as pedestrians who attempt to cross busy streets without using designated crosswalks or waiting for traffic signals often face significant risks. Local authorities continue to remind both pedestrians and drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic laws to prevent accidents like this from occurring.
