Troopers believe large vehicle hit and killed bicycle rider near blast furnace

Staff report

WARREN

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says it believes Tony Wells, 25, of McDonald, was riding his bicycle southbound on the right side of the southbound lane of Austintown-Warren Road on Thursday morning when he was struck by a large vehicle and killed.

The patrol asks that anyone with information on the accident to call the Southington barracks of the patrol at 330-898-2311.

The accident occurred about 6:15 a.m. south of Dover Street near the blast furnace of the former RG Steel mill. The location is in Warren Township.

“Troopers are certain that [Wells] was struck by a large vehicle. The driver failed to stop at the scene and has not come forward as of this time,” the patrol said in a press release.

The patrol is interested in hearing from anyone who saw a large vehicle traveling in the area. The crash is still under investigation.

Wells worked for ITPS in Niles as a pipefitter. He enjoyed riding bikes, dirt bikes, four wheelers, basketball and fishing, according to his obituary.

He leaves a daughter who lives in McDonald.