1 man dead, Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper injured in crash on Route 2

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Painesville, Ohio
State Route 2
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Incident type
Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Painesville Ohio in Painesville, Ohio: A 61‑year‑old driver, Jerry Alberico, was killed when his 2011 Toyota Scion collided with an Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser on Route 2 near Painesville Township, Lake County, just before 9 p.m. Friday. The cruiser, traveling westbound, suffered heavy front‑end damage and the Scion caught fire after impact. The trooper sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries and was transported to Tri‑Point Medical Center in Concord Township.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jerry Alberico Driver Fatal
Unnamed trooper Unknown Injured

Original reporting

1 man dead, Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper injured in crash on Route 2

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