OSHP investigating fatal crash involving marked cruiser in Lake County
Summary
Car Crash Painesville Ohio in Painesville, Ohio: A fatal crash occurred on state Route 2 near Route 44 in Painesville Township, Ohio, when a marked Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser was struck head‑on by a brown 2011 Toyota Scion. The collision happened at approximately 8:51 p.m., causing the Toyota to catch fire and resulting in the death of its driver, 61‑year‑old Jerry Alberico of Mentor. A trooper driving westbound sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries and was transported for treatment. The incident is under investigation by OSHP and assisted on scene by multiple local agencies.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry Alberico | Driver | Fatal |
| Unnamed trooper | Unknown | Injured |
Original reporting
OSHP investigating fatal crash involving marked cruiser in Lake County