AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 48-year-old man died Sunday after Akron police say he crashed his vehicle on I-277 and then walked into oncoming traffic.

Police say the incident happened around 10:50 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-277.

Witnesses told officers a Tesla driver was speeding and weaving before he crashed into the barrier.

He then exited his vehicle and was struck by another car while walking on the highway, according to police.

The man, whose name was not released, died on scene.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Akron police.

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