Sean R. Gates Obituary, Death; Man possibly struck by vehicle found dead on Canton Township road.
Sean R. Gates Obituary, Death – Authorities in Canton Township are investigating the death of a 41-year-old man who was found on a roadway Saturday night and is believed to have died after being struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred on June 15, and the man has been identified as Sean R. Gates, a resident of Canton.
According to Harry Campbell, the chief investigator with the Stark County Coroner’s Office, Gates was pronounced dead at 11:09 p.m. at the scene of the incident. He was discovered lying on the center line in the 1500 block of Shepler Church Avenue SW. Emergency services responded to the area following a 911 call that was made at 10:48 p.m., which reported a possible pedestrian-involved accident.
Authorities believe Gates died as a result of injuries sustained from being hit by a vehicle. However, further confirmation regarding the exact cause and nature of his injuries will come after a complete autopsy. For that reason, his body has been sent to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office for a thorough examination.
Investigators have also confirmed that the vehicle involved in the incident left the scene before officers arrived. The hit-and-run nature of the case adds complexity to the ongoing investigation, and no arrests or suspect information has been released so far. Police are working to gather evidence and locate the driver responsible.
The death of Sean Gates has left many questions unanswered, and authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information to come forward. Investigators are continuing to review the area for surveillance footage or any other clues that may help them identify the vehicle or driver involved.
At this point, the investigation remains open, and officials plan to release more details as they become available. The community is encouraged to stay alert and report any information that could assist in resolving the case.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided once more facts are confirmed through the ongoing investigation and medical examination.
