Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Daniel L. Westrich
Gender : Male
Age : 27
Race : White
Date : 07/20/2025
Location : I-71 near milepost 206
City : Seville
County : Medina
State : Ohio
Agency : Ohio State Highway Patrol
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian killed by police vehicle
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 20, 2025, Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to multiple reports of a man walking along the busy Interstate 71 near milepost 206, close to Seville in Medina County. Troopers arrived on scene to find Daniel L. Westrich walking on the highway shoulder under circumstances not yet fully explained.
As the trooper’s cruiser approached, it struck Westrich, causing fatal injuries. Officials have not publicly released details on the speed of the cruiser or visibility conditions at the time, but the incident occurred during daylight hours. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with emergency personnel quickly responding and closing down lanes to secure the area.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause and contributing factors leading to the collision, including whether any procedural protocols were breached or if Westrich’s presence on the highway was related to a medical or psychological issue.
Authorities have emphasized that no charges have been filed pending the outcome of the inquiry. No officers involved were reported injured during the incident. Family members have requested privacy, and the investigation is ongoing.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/07/20/oshp-cruiser-fatally-strikes-27-year-old-pedestrian-medina-co/
https://fox8.com/news/ohio-state-highway-patrol-cruiser-strikes-kills-man-walking-in-road-along-i-71/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/canton-man-struck-killed-ohio-114106600.html
https://www.whio.com/news/local/ohio-state-highway-patrol-cruiser-hits-kills-27-year-old/XPHLMEYW7FCGFPSPMDUHI65LMI/
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