AKRON, OH : Akron Canton News Army veteran killed in hit-and run crash in Akron on Monday, 26th October, 2020

An Akron family hopes justice is eventually served to an unknown driver who hit and killed a grandfather who served our country.

Army veteran George Fry, 64, died after he was hit by a dark-colored SUV last Friday night on South Arlington Street near Exchange Street. The driver took off and police do not have any suspects.

"He was loving. He was kind, never messed with a soul," said his wife, Charlotte Fry. "He's gonna be missed. He's gonna be missed by a lot of people."

According to police, Mr. Fry was attempting to cross the street from west to east around 8:15 p.m. A vehicle traveling southbound struck him. He died at the scene.

His family believes Fry was trying to make it to Circle K gas station to make a purchase before catching a bus to his West Akron home, but he barely made it onto the road when the tragedy happened.

Based on witness accounts, the SUV appeared to be speeding when it hit Fry, police said.

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