Mentor man dies in fiery wrong-way crash involving Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser
Summary
Car Crash Ohio Today in Ohio: A 61-year-old Mentor man was killed in a fiery wrong-way crash on state Route 2 westbound in Lake County on Friday night around 8:51 p.m. Jerry Alberico was driving a 2011 Toyota Scion the wrong way in the westbound lanes when he struck an Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser head-on; his vehicle caught fire after impact and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The trooper involved was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Westbound Route 2 was closed between Richmond Street and state Route 44 for several hours following the crash, which remained under investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry Alberico | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Mentor man dies in fiery wrong-way crash involving Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser