Summit County man in stolen car nearly runs over pedestrians in parking lot, deputies say

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Summit County man in stolen car nearly runs over pedestrians in parking lot, deputies say
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A 38-year-old man is under arrest after Summit County deputies say he drove recklessly in a parking lot, nearly running down multiple pedestrians.

COVENTRY , Ohio - A 38-year-old man is under arrest after Summit County deputies say he drove recklessly in a parking lot, nearly running down multiple pedestrians. Deputies say Stephen P. Simpson of Barberton is charged with driving left of center, traffic control devices, leaving the scene of an accident and reckless operation.

Deputies say Stephen P. Simpson of Barberton is charged with driving left of center, traffic control devices, leaving the scene of an accident and reckless operation.According to the sheriff, they were called out around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday for a reckless driver in Coventry Township. Deputies tracked the vehicle, which they learned was stolen from Akron, to a Manchester Road parking lot in Coventry.That’s when he struck a parked vehicle and nearly hit multiple pedestrians, according to the sheriff.Simpson once again hit items with the vehicle attempting to flee, this time though, deputies say it caused the car to burst into flames.75-year-old man fatally shot inside Stark County barMan wanted for fleeing from Parma Police in 70+ MPH chase that caused multiple crashesManhunt called off in Lorain County; fugitive still on the runManhunt continues for Northeast Ohio man spotted early Thursday at gas stationMan arrested after fleeing from Parma Police in 70+ MPH chase that caused multiple crashes

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