Albany Couple Killed After Ohio State Trooper Crashes into Their Vehicle
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation following a deadly crash involving one of its troopers that occurred on U.S. Route 50 on July 31, 2025.
According to officials, the incident happened around 2:00 p.m. when a trooper began pursuing a vehicle after witnessing a traffic violation. As the trooper traveled eastbound to catch up with the suspect vehicle, a 2012 Toyota Prius, which was heading westbound, attempted to make a turn onto Fisher Road, crossing in front of the patrol car.
The impact of the collision killed the Prius occupants, John G. Horton, 82, and Ann Horton, 72, both residents of Albany, Ohio. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The trooper sustained injuries and was transported to Marietta Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and later released.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has not yet released the trooper’s name. The investigation is ongoing.
Data from 2020 to 2024 shows that 23 people in Ohio have died in crashes involving law enforcement vehicles, raising safety and policy concerns around pursuit procedures.
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