Fatal Traffic Crash at Jeffrey Road and Lafayette Road
Medina County, Ohio — On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at approximately 12:38 p.m., the Medina County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Jeffrey Road and Lafayette Road in Homer Township.
The crash involved a 2007 Lexus SUV operated by 44-year-old Jason Henry of Wooster, Ohio, and a 2021 Peterbilt tractor-trailer operated by a 30-year-old male driver.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the Lexus was traveling westbound on Jeffrey Road and failed to yield at the stop sign controlling traffic at Lafayette Road. The Lexus entered the intersection and was struck by the northbound tractor-trailer.
The intersection is controlled by stop signs for eastbound and westbound traffic on Jeffrey Road.
Preliminary investigation indicates that Mr. Henry was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Investigators also suspect that speed by the Lexus was a contributing factor in the crash.
In addition to Mr. Henry, the Lexus was occupied by two juvenile passengers. Both juveniles were transported by medical helicopter to area hospitals for treatment. The driver of the tractor-trailer, who was the sole occupant of that vehicle, was treated at the scene and later released.
Jason Henry was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation by the Medina County Sheriff’s Office and the Medina County Coroner’s Office.
Agencies assisting at the scene included the Ohio State Highway Patrol Medina Post, the Lodi Police Department, and the Town and Country Fire District.
