Season’s First Icy Road Conditions Trigger Dozens Of Accidents In Northeastern Ohio

Rain, freezing rain and sleet combined to create a nightmare on roads and bridges in southern Summit and Stark counties early Thursday, resulting in numerous crashes and one fatality. The Stark County Coroner’s Office says Barry Bailey, 57, of Paris Twp died after he lost control of his car on Rt. 30, south of Canton. Bailey was involved in a series of crashes on the interstate as drivers reacted to other crashes in front of them. According to Canton police, there were 28 crashes on city streets and highways beginning at 5 a.m. Thursday. Many of the accidents happened on Rt. 30.