Nathan Wright Tragedy: 19-Year-Old Dirt Bike Operator Killed in Late-Night Accident Involving Truck and Two Off-Road Vehicles in Akron, Ohio.
Nathan Wright, a 19-year-old from Akron, Ohio, was fatally injured in a crash involving a Chevrolet truck, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), and a dirt bike on Friday night in Akron. The accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. near Manchester Road and Nesmith Lake Boulevard.
According to the Akron Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call reporting the collision, and upon arrival, they found Nathan unresponsive. Despite attempts to revive him, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The operator of the ATV was transported to an Akron hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition. Witnesses stated that the ATV and dirt bike were traveling in the wrong lane at the time of the collision.
The investigation is ongoing, with detectives reconstructing the scene and examining the circumstances surrounding the crash. Nathan’s family and friends are devastated by his loss, remembering him as a passionate individual who loved vehicle mechanics and wrestling.
A GoFundMe page has been set up by family friend Samantha Bartolet to assist Nathan’s parents with funeral expenses. Nathan is survived by his mother Brittany Wright, father Jeremy Wright, younger sister Natalie Wright, and grandfather.
The Manchester Local School district, where Nathan attended high school and wrestled, is mourning the loss of a beloved alumnus. His former employer, SRM Concrete, also expressed condolences to the Wright family.
Nathan’s passion for vehicle mechanics was evident in his studies at Portage Lakes Career Center, and his love for wrestling was a testament to his strength and determination. His memory will live on through the lives he touched, and his legacy will continue to inspire others.
Rest in peace, Nathan Wright. Your memory will be deeply missed, but your legacy will live on through the lives you touched.
