Akron police say a 51-year old woman was killed when she lost control of her car early this morning on NOrth Portage Path near Marks Drive, then hit a tree. Her name was not released pending family notification. Police say she was not wearing a seat belt and airbags in the 2005 Dodge Neon did deploy. Speed "appears to be a factor."

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(APD) The Akron Police Department Traffic Bureau is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred sometime between 3:00am and 4:00am this morning in the 1100 block of North Portage Path. A 51 year old female, driving a 2005 Dodge Neon, was traveling southbound on North Portage Path when she lost control and drove up over the southeast corner at the intersection of Marks Drive. She then struck a tree in the yard at 1108 North Portage Path.

The victim was pronounced dead on scene. The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy. 

The airbags were deployed; however the driver was not wearing a seat belt. Speed does appear to be a factor in the accident. The victim's name is being withheld pending positive identification and family notifications.