Man dead, trooper injured after fiery head-on crash involving OSHP cruiser – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
Summary
Car Crash Ohio Today in Ohio: A 61-year-old man is dead after a fiery head-on crash involving an Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser on Friday night at around 8:51 p.m. A state trooper was driving on State Route 2 near State Route 44 in Lake County, Ohio, when their OSHP cruiser was struck head-on by a brown 2011 Toyota Scion. After the collision, the Toyota caught fire. The driver of the Toyota, Jerry Alberico, 61, was pronounced dead at the scene, and the trooper was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry Alberico | Unknown | Fatal |