Brimfield, OH (September 13, 2024) – An Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) trooper was hospitalized following a crash involving a Portage County Sheriff’s deputy during a pursuit on Thursday, September 12. The incident occurred on I-76 East near the exit ramp for Rte 43 around 4 p.m.
The officers were chasing a suspected stolen Volkswagen SUV with stolen license plates when the crash occurred. The SUV swerved abruptly onto the exit ramp and re-entered the interstate. Leading to a collision between the trooper’s cruiser and the deputy’s vehicle.
The deputy sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The trooper’s K9 partner was examined as a precaution. Authorities are investigating the crash and pursuing leads related to the stolen vehicle.