Crime & Safety
Stark County, OH Fatal Crash Today: Driver Dies After Fleeing Police Oct 30
Canton, OH – A 41 year old Ohio man was killed early Friday morning after fleeing an …
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-30T16:29:46.980Z
Canton, OH – A 41 year old Ohio man was killed early Friday morning after fleeing an attempted traffic stop in Massillon and later crashing in Tuscarawas Township, prompting an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
According to the Stark County Sheriff 's Office, the incident began around 12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, when Massillon police officers attempted to stop a 2007 Cadillac DTS near 17th Street Southwest and Finefrock Road Southwest.
Authorities said the driver fled the area at a high rate of speed.
Officers attempted to catch up with the vehicle but later discovered it had crashed in the 4600 block of Carmont Avenue Southwest in Tuscarawas Township.
The driver was identified as Shawn Honaker, 41, of Strasburg, Ohio. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies from the Stark County Sheriff's Office responded to investigate the fatal crash.
Additional emergency personnel included the Canton Metro Crash Team, Brewster Fire Department and Stark County Coroner's Office.
Authorities have not released details about what caused the Cadillac to crash or whether any other vehicles were involved.
The sheriff's office also did not specify how much time passed between the attempted traffic stop and the discovery of the wrecked vehicle.
The incident occurred in southwestern Stark County, within the greater Canton Massillon area.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the events leading up to the driver's death.
The Stark County Sheriff's Office and Canton Metro Crash Team are continuing their investigation.
As of Friday morning, officials had not announced additional findings or released further details about the circumstances of the collision.
Motorists and residents in the Massillon and Tuscarawas Township areas are encouraged to monitor official law enforcement updates as the investigation progresses.