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Austintown man killed in car vs. motorcycle crash near Austintown
OSP identified the deceased motorcyclist as 54-year-old Stephen Paynter of Youngstown
Friday, April 15th 2022, 11:04 PM EDT
Updated:
One person is dead in a car vs. motorcycle accident on Route 46 near the entrance to I-80 Eastbound near Austintown.
OSP identified the victim as 54-year-old Stephen Paynter of Youngstown. OSP says a driver failed to yield when turning left causing Paynter to strike the vehicle.
Paynter was ejected from his motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. OSP says he was not wearing a helmet.
The driver of the car was not injured and was wearing her seatbelt.
Austintown Police and Fire Departments assisted OSP on the scene. 21 News crews observed a badly dented car at the scene.
OSP says charges are currently pending.