Why Do Cars Keep Crashing Into North Canton Structures?

North Canton has seen three relatively major crashes in the last five weeks, so Patch asked local police and fire officials to offer input that could help prevent a driver from smashing into a grocery store, church, residence and/or person. 

Even though its legal, North Canton Police Lt. Stanley Strausser asks that motorists talk on cell phones only when absolutely necessary, and said they should never send or receive text messages since its now illegal for drivers to do so in Ohio. 

Strausser also said its wise to avoid applying makeup, eating food or allowing other distractions to impede one's driving ability.

Pedestrians need to be just as careful, given the fact that cars sped over sidewalks in each of the three crashes, said North Canton Fire Chief John Bacon. 

"Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime," he said. "Luckily, when cars hit these structures the last few weeks, no one on the other side of the wall was injured. No matter where you are, you always have to be cognizant of your surroundings."

Haven't heard about all the recent accidents? Read on:

• North Canton Man Says Plastic Bag Caused Him to Crash Into Apartment

• Runaway Driver Smashes Into North Canton Church

• Elderly Motorist Crashes Through North Canton Acme

What other dangerous behaviors have you seen as drivers motor around town? Vent about it in the comments.