WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania — Hunter Myers, 27, a “rising star” in the harness racing world and a Chagrin Falls resident, passed away Thursday morning from injuries sustained in a racing accident at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, March 19.
According to a press release, Hunter, the son of trainer Michael Myers, grew up in Williamsport, Ohio.
He began his career at age 16 in 2014, competing across Ohio’s fairs circuit, where he gained early recognition. Myers won 2,450 races and earned over $21.7 million in purses throughout his career, with a notable presence at tracks like MGM Northfield Park…