Ohio police officer hit while directing traffic dies

UNIONTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Authorities in northeast Ohio say a police officer was fatally struck while directing morning rush-hour traffic at a busy intersection.

The Summit County coroner’s office says 46-year-old Uniontown police Capt. Daniel Stiles died at Akron City Hospital about three hours after the accident this morning.

Ohio State Highway Patrol's Lt. Eric Sheppard says the officer was struck by an eastbound sport utility vehicle. He says the driver’s vision may have been affected by sun glare.

No immediate charges were filed.