Fatal Car Accident Under Investigation

Brecksville’s and departments responded to a fatal car accident early Sunday morning.

Police have identified the victim as Scott Lawrence Wayne, 18, of Brecksville.

Wayne’s vehicle was the only one involved in the accident, and he was the driver and sole occupant, according to a press release from the police department.

According to the release, the police and fire departments responded to the accident at 3:41 a.m. on Sunday at 8903 Brecksville Rd. in Brecksville.

That address is the location of , known to many as the historic Red Brick Store. As of 8 p.m. on Sunday, the building was surrounded by yellow caution tape, and part of Chippewa Road was closed to traffic.

The police and the Office of the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner are investigating the accident.