Two people have died following a fatal two-vehicle crash on Navarre Road SW in Canton, Ohio, on Sunday evening, September 20, 2026.
The victims were identified as Bennie L. Woodson, 42, of Massillon, Ohio, and Kiersten E. Narad, 34, of Midland, Pennsylvania.
According to Canton police, the collision occurred at approximately 8:24 p.m. in the 2200 block of Navarre Road SW. The Canton Metro Crash Team is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
Two Killed in Canton Crash
Preliminary findings indicate that Woodson was driving a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas westbound on Navarre Road SW when the vehicle crossed the center line.
The Volkswagen then collided with a 2026 Subaru Outback driven by Narad. Police said Narad was leaving a parking lot and attempting to travel eastbound when the collision occurred.
The impact caused the Volkswagen to overturn, and Woodson was ejected from the vehicle.
Woodson was pronounced dead at the scene. Narad also died at the crash site.
Canton Navarre Road Crash Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Bennie L. Woodson |
| Age | 42 |
| Residence | Massillon, Ohio |
| Victim | Kiersten E. Narad |
| Age | 34 |
| Residence | Midland, Pennsylvania |
| Date | September 20, 2026 |
| Time | Approximately 8:24 p.m. |
| Location | 2200 block of Navarre Road SW, Canton, Ohio |
| Vehicles | 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and 2026 Subaru Outback |
| Fatalities | Two |
| Other occupants | 12-year-old girl and 36-year-old man |
| Investigating agency | Canton Metro Crash Team |
Two Other Occupants Hospitalized
The Subaru was also carrying two additional occupants, a 12-year-old girl and a 36-year-old man.
Both were transported to Aultman Hospital following the collision.
Their injuries were initially described as serious, but Canton police later reported that the injuries were not life-threatening.
No additional fatalities were reported among the occupants.
Investigation Into Fatal Canton Collision
The Canton Metro Crash Team continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Investigators have not yet determined the official speeds of the vehicles involved.
Police also have not established whether alcohol or drugs contributed to the collision.
Those factors remain part of the investigation, and no specific contributing cause should be assumed until authorities complete their examination of the crash.
The preliminary account describes the Volkswagen crossing the center line, but investigators are still working to establish the full sequence of events.
Families Mourn Woodson and Narad
The deaths of Bennie L. Woodson and Kiersten E. Narad have left their respective families, friends and communities facing a sudden loss.
Fatal traffic collisions can change the lives of several families in a matter of moments.
For those who knew Woodson and Narad, the victims were more than the drivers identified in a police report. They were individuals with their own relationships, memories and connections to the people around them.
As investigators work to determine exactly what happened, loved ones are left to grieve the loss of two people whose lives ended unexpectedly.
Funeral Arrangements Not Yet Announced
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Woodson and Narad were not included in the latest verified crash information.
Additional details may be announced separately by their families.
Until official arrangements are released, information concerning services, visitation or memorial events should be treated as unconfirmed.
Canton Crash Investigation Continues
The fatal Navarre Road collision remains under investigation by the Canton Metro Crash Team.
Authorities are expected to continue examining the vehicles, roadway and circumstances surrounding the collision as they work to establish the full details of the incident.
The deaths of Bennie L. Woodson and Kiersten E. Narad have left two families mourning while investigators continue their work.
Their identities and the circumstances of the September 20 collision will remain part of the official investigation as authorities determine what led to the deadly crash.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information released concerning the September 20, 2026, fatal collision on Navarre Road SW in Canton, Ohio. Police identified the deceased as Bennie L. Woodson, 42, of Massillon, and Kiersten E. Narad, 34, of Midland, Pennsylvania. The investigation remains ongoing, and official vehicle speeds and whether alcohol or drugs contributed to the collision had not been determined in the information available. Funeral arrangements were not included in the latest report and should be confirmed through the victims’ families.