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