CANTON, Ohio — A Canton police officer died Monday morning after being involved in a crash on his way to work.

According to Lieutenant Dennis Garren, Officer Dave Wolgamott was traveling in the 800 block of Cherry Avenue SE at 6:53 a.m. when the accident occurred. Wolgamott was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later passed away.

At this time, the crash remains under investigation and officials have not released any other details.

According to records from the Ohio Attorney General’s office, Wolgamott has been with the Canton Police Department since August 2006. Canton police told 3News that he was assigned to the patrol division, working in the jail.

Prior to joining Canton full-time, he worked part-time for the Lakemore, Strasburg and Bolivar Police Departments.

He attended the

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