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Ashtabula Today
By the People, for the People
Driver killed after crashing into Ashtabula restaurant
The Crow's Nest restaurant faces indefinite closure following the deadly incident.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:10pm
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The charred remains of a vehicle headlight lens serve as a somber reminder of the devastation caused by a deadly crash that forced a local restaurant to close indefinitely.Ashtabula TodayA 52-year-old man from Salem, Ohio was killed early Friday morning after his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck went off the road, hit a concrete post, a fence, a house, and ultimately crashed into The Crow's Nest restaurant in Ashtabula, Ohio. The driver was ejected from the vehicle before it caught fire.
Why it matters
This tragic incident has forced The Crow's Nest, a local restaurant, to close indefinitely, impacting its employees and the surrounding community. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The details
According to investigators, the Chevrolet Silverado was headed northbound on State Route 11 when it went off the road, hit several structures, and ultimately crashed into The Crow's Nest restaurant. The driver, identified as 52-year-old John Yerkey, was pronounced dead at the scene after being ejected from the vehicle prior to it catching fire.
- The incident occurred just before 4 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026.
The players
John Yerkey
A 52-year-old man from Salem, Ohio who was killed in the crash.
The Crow's Nest Restaurant
A local restaurant in Ashtabula, Ohio that has been forced to close indefinitely due to the damage caused by the crash.
What they’re saying
“None of our employees were hurt.”
— The Crow's Nest, Restaurant
“We will keep everyone updated as we have more info. We had never dealt with anything like this before and do not know what to expect.”
— The Crow's Nest, Restaurant
What’s next
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the importance of road safety and the impact that a single accident can have on a local community, especially when it involves a beloved small business like The Crow's Nest restaurant.
