(From the Ohio State Highway Patrol)
The Celebration of Life for Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton, who died in the line of duty on October 16, 2025, will be held at the Beeghly Center on Youngstown State University’s campus Wednesday afternoon.
The Celebration of Life will begin at 1 p.m., with doors opening at noon.
Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton, 40, passed away on October 16, 2025, after his marked Patrol cruiser was struck by a commercial vehicle on state Route 11 in Mahoning County.
Trooper Cayton graduated from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy in 2012 as a member of the 152nd Class. Throughout his career, he served at the Canfield and Lisbon posts, as well as in the Ohio Army National Guard.
Trooper Cayton is survived by his wife, Lynsey, and their two children.
