Lorain County Public Safety & Info

09/07/2025

We are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-skip traffic crash that occurred this morning at about 3:15am on SR2 Westbound between the Erie/Lorain County line and SR60. We would be interested in speaking with you if you were traveling in that area at about that time, or if you have any information that you believe would be of any assistance with helping us with this investigation. If you have any information that you would like to share, we would ask you to contact the Detective Bureau at 419-627-7553, Email Detective Matt Green at [email protected] OR text Detective Green at 419-975-2055. Thank you in advance for any assistance that you can provide.

09/01/2025

08/27/2025

PEDESTRIAN KILLED ON ROADWAY

Early this morning, at 4:39 A.M., troopers from the Elyria Post
responded to the scene of a traffic incident involving one fatality on state Route 113 west of Quarry Road.

The preliminary investigation shows that a black 2019 Ford Explorer and a 2021 Honda
Civic were both traveling eastbound on state Route 113.

A male pedestrian was traveling eastbound on the westbound side of the roadway at that time. The pedestrian entered the
roadway and crossed into the eastbound lanes, at which time he was struck by the Explorer, then the Civic.

The pedestrian was identified as Brandon O. McKenna, 28, Elyria. McKenna sustained
fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The incident remains under investigation at this time.

08/26/2025

08/04/2025

A woman, who possibly suffered a medical emergency while behind the wheel, crashed into a gas pump and caused the collapse at Mickey Mart, the Vermilion Fire Chief stated.
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07/28/2025

SERIOUS 2-VEHICLE CRASH

The Sandusky Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle serious injury crash that occurred today at approximately 01:37 a.m. The crash occurred on State Route 2 near mile post 13 in Huron Township, Erie County.

Sean Mcgraw, age 29, of Huron, Ohio was driving a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan eastbound on SR 2. He drove outside of his marked lanes and onto the berm of SR 2 where he struck the rear of a parked disabled motorist. After the initial impact, both vehicles traveled off the roadway and overturned. Mr. Mcgraw was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and did not sustain any injuries.

Brody Frye, age 20, of Huron, Ohio was parked along the berm of SR 2 due to his 2012 Ford Fusion being disabled. Upon impact he was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. He was flown to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland for medical treatment.


The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by Huron Police Department, Huron Fire/EMS, Interstate and Sandusky Towing.

The crash remains under investigation.

07/28/2025

A message from, Chief of Lorain Police, Michael Failing, regarding funeral of Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner.

07/28/2025

FUNERAL PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR FALLEN LORAIN POLICE OFFICER

Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner’s funeral procession have been announced:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30th

The funeral home is Liston Funeral Home, located in North Ridgeville.

The city’s website says the procession will leave Liston at approximately 7:30am and make its way to Rocket Arena in downtown Cleveland.

The route will be as follows leaving North Ridgeville:

* Eastbound on Center Ridge Road
* South on Lear Nagle Road
* East on Lorain Road
* Eastbound on I-480

07/26/2025

07/25/2025