STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Canton police officer was killed in a car accident on the way to work Monday.

Canton police identified him as Officer Dave Wolgamott.

The crash happened at 6:53 a.m. in the 800 block of Cherry Ave. SE.

No other details have been released at this time.

“It is a very sad day for all of us at Canton PD. Dave will be sorely missed,” said Canton police.

Officer Wolgamott was hired by the Canton Police Department on Aug. 22, 2006.

He was assigned to the patrol division where he worked in their jail.

Before coming to Canton, Officer Wolgamott also worked for the Lakemore, Strasburg, and Bolivar Police Departments.

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