Police look for vehicle that struck cruiser

The Ohio Highway Patrol is asking the public’s for assistance in locating or identifying a commercial vehicle that struck a patrol cruiser and fled on the Ohio Turnpike early Sept. 20, according to a news release.

Troopers are looking for a white Volvo commercial vehicle that was hauling a white box trailer, the release said.

Dash cam video revealed the trailer has a wind faring that spans the entire length of the trailer along with a black placard displayed on the passenger side and rear doors, the release said.

A trooper from the Milan Post was stopped with activated overhead lights on the side of the road when the cruiser was struck, according to the release.

The trooper had just assisted a motorist with a tire change on the Ohio Turnpike westbound at mile post 122 in Erie County.

An unknown white Volvo commercial vehicle drove off the right side of the road, sideswiping the stationary cruiser at 2:02 a.m, according to the release.

The trooper was inside the cruiser, wearing a seat belt and was not injured, the release.

The cruiser sustained disabling damage to the left front, damaging the wheel and tire. The damage prevented the trooper from pursuing the vehicle, the release said.

If you have any information locating or identifying the commercial vehicle, contact the Ohio Highway Patrol Milan Post at 419-499-4808 or #677, the release said.