Nelson Vasquez Injured in Mahoning County Collision, OSHP says

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Nelson Vasquez Injured in Mahoning County Collision, OSHP says

MAHONING, OH, (October 16, 2025) – A state trooper was tragically killed, and another man was injured Thursday in a multi-vehicle collision on Ohio 11 in Mahoning County.

A 40-year-old trooper had stopped to assist a disabled tractor-trailer in the right lane after its driver reported striking an object in the roadway. While the trooper sat inside his patrol car with emergency lights activated, another tractor-trailer driven by a Canfield resident struck the cruiser from behind.

The impact pushed the patrol vehicle into the disabled truck.

Nelson De Jesus Herrera Vasquez, the driver of the disabled tractor-trailer, was standing nearby when the cruiser hit him. Emergency responders airlifted Vasquez to a hospital for treatment. Authorities have not yet released details on his condition.

The responding trooper was pronounced dead at the scene. The second tractor-trailer driver was not injured.

The Canfield post of the Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal crash.


CRASH INVESTIGATION

Candice Bond, a Managing Partner at Bond Legal and an experienced tractor-trailer accident attorney, emphasized the importance of an independent investigation to protect the rights of victims.

“Tractor-trailer crashes are often complex, and many factors can play a role in these types of accidents,” said Bond. “A skilled attorney can protect victims from trucking companies, which often send their own investigators to crash sites and possess extensive resources to defend a negligent truck driver.”

“Your lawyer can advocate for you by hiring expert witnesses, conducting background checks on drivers, locating witnesses to the crash, and reviewing applicable insurance coverage — all while carefully guiding a victim through the legal process,”  said Bond.


PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

Pending the investigation, Nelson Vasquez may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim.

“Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to recover costs for medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering,” Bond said.

“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may face. An attorney can help — we protect the victims of these tragedies every day, forcing insurance companies to take responsibility for their negligence,” Bond added.


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Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in commercial trucking accidents. If you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you

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