Jeep driver wanted after Ohio officer killed in hit-and-run crash

Sunday, June 24, 2018
MENTOR, Ohio (KTRK) -- An officer died early Sunday morning in an hit-and-run crash, and police are searching for the driver.

The crash happened around 1 a.m. during a traffic stop.
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The officer was transported to the hospital where he later died.

Police are searching for a dark-colored, late-model Jeep Wrangler with damage to its right front and possibly right side.
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Anyone with information about the crash or the whereabouts of this Jeep should contact the Mentor Police Department.
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