Thursday, 02 August 2012 17:51

Akron Man Killed in Norton Motorcycle Crash

Written by  Larry States
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The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office and the Norton Police Department are investigating the traffic death of 27-year old Kent Burns, of Aberth Drive in Akron.Thursday aftenroon, shortly before 1;30, Burns was driving a motorcycle on route 261 in Norton when he was involved in an accident. Burns was transported to Akron General Medical Center where he later died from his injuries

An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.

Larry States

Larry States

Larry States has been a news anchor and reporter for 36 years at radio stations in Akron and Canton, including the last 26 at 1590 WAKR. States served as News Director of WAKR for 14 years. Larry also served as news director of the former WAKR TV 23 in Akron. Larry was inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in Akron in 2004. He is currently a member of the Summit County Emergency Management Committee. An Akron native, Larry is a 1970 graduate of Hower High School and a 1975 graduate of the University of Akron. Contact Larry through the newsroom at 330-864-6397 or email at lstates@rcrg.net

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