Medina County, OH (June 2, 2026) – A three-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning, June 2, at the intersection of state routes 83 and 604 in Medina County led to the death of a 61-year-old woman. Troopers were called to the roadway shortly before 9 a.m.
Investigators said an SUV traveling south on State Route 83 attempted to turn left onto State Route 604 and failed to yield to a northbound minivan. The SUV struck the van, sending it off the east side of the roadway and into a field. After the initial contact, the SUV also hit another SUV behind it.
Doris L. Mace, of Rittman, was a passenger in the minivan and was pronounced dead at the scene. The 47-year-old woman driving the van, along with another passenger, received minor injuries. Troopers said both occupants were wearing seat belts.
The 35-year-old Akron woman driving the SUV that initiated the collision was seriously hurt and was not wearing a seat belt. A 62-year-old Medina man driving the second SUV was not believed to be injured. Troopers are continuing to examine the factors that led to the crash. We offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Doris Mace.
Why Failure-to-Yield Crashes at Intersections Can Be Severe
Failure-to-yield crashes often happen at intersections where drivers must judge the speed and distance of approaching traffic before turning or crossing lanes. When a vehicle turns left in front of oncoming traffic, the result can be especially serious because the approaching driver may have little time to avoid contact.
Busy state highways can create added risks due to higher travel speeds and multiple directions of traffic moving through intersections at once. Even when visibility is clear, a brief mistake in timing can lead to major vehicle damage and serious harm to those inside.
Seat belt use also plays a major role in reducing injuries during roadway collisions. Occupants who wear restraints are generally better protected from being thrown against hard surfaces inside the vehicle during sudden contact or rollover movement.
