A late-night collision at a South Akron intersection left a 38-year-old woman thrown from her Kia Sorento and two Akron police officers injured just before midnight Saturday, according to police. The crash happened at South Arlington Street and East Archwood Avenue. The woman’s 22-year-old daughter suffered cuts to her face, and emergency crews took all four people involved to area hospitals for evaluation. Authorities said the injuries appear to be non-life-threatening.
According to Cleveland19, the officers were in a marked cruiser responding to an emergency call on Tarson Terrace when the Kia, traveling north on South Arlington Street, turned west onto East Archwood Avenue and into the cruiser’s path. Police told the station the collision, involving the Kia Sorento and the marked cruiser, happened moments before midnight. The incident remains under investigation.
Intersection Has Seen Violence Before
The South Arlington–Archwood intersection has seen its share of trouble. In 2023, officers reported being fired upon while parked near that corner. News 5 Cleveland reported at the time that bullets struck nearby homes in that earlier incident. Concerns about safety in the neighborhood have lingered for both residents and city leaders.
Injuries and Hospital Transport
Cleveland19 reports the Kia driver suffered a head injury, her daughter sustained lacerations to her face, and both Akron officers had various injuries. Paramedics transported all four to local hospitals for further evaluation. Police told the station the injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, and investigators have not announced any charges.
Police Review and What Comes Next
The crash comes as the Akron Police Department works through a broader outside review of its operations. A Police Executive Research Forum assessment released this spring recommended tightening up procedures, including formalizing how police and EMS coordinate at critical incidents such as serious crashes. Those recommendations are detailed in a report available from the City of Akron.
Investigators with the Akron Police Department’s crash unit continue to analyze the scene. Officials have not released the names of the people involved and say more information will be shared as the investigation moves forward.
