Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating fatal crash

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
California
Route 2 near State Route 44 in Painesville Township
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash California Today in California: A 61-year-old Jerry Alberico of Mentor was driving a 2011 Toyota Scion eastbound in the westbound lanes of Route 2 near State Route 44 in Painesville Township, Lake County, Ohio, when he struck an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper's patrol vehicle head-on at approximately 8:51 p.m. Friday. Alberico was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Scion caught fire after the crash. The trooper sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Tri-Point Medical Center in Concord Township for treatment. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jerry Alberico Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating fatal crash

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