Police said a community tip helped identify the driver, who surrendered Wednesday morning with help from the U.S. Marshals and a neighborhood engagement unit.
Cleveland, OH - October 21, 2026
A driver accused of fatally striking a bicyclist, William Mays of Highland Hills, has been arrested by Cleveland police. The crash happened just before 5 p.m. on October 18 near W. 25th Street and Detroit Avenue.
Key Facts
- Date: October 18 (crash); arrest reported October 21, 2026
- Location: W. 25th Street and Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run involving a bicyclist
- Vehicles involved: Ford F-150 pickup truck
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (the bicyclist)
- Responding agencies: Cleveland police, U.S. Marshals, Neighborhood Impact Community Engagement Unit, Highland Hills Police Department
- Reported by: Cleveland 19 News (WOIO)
Crash Overview
According to Cleveland police, the driver had left the W. 6th Street area and became caught in traffic connected to a Cleveland Browns game. Officers reportedly saw the driver become frustrated and drift left of center, striking several vehicles. The impact knocked a wheel off the pickup, police said. The driver then crossed the Detroit Avenue Bridge and struck Mays.
Police said the pickup became stuck in a nearby roundabout after the collision, and the driver fled on foot. Motorcycle officers tried to chase the driver but could not locate him.
Police said a tip from the community helped identify Tyrelle Taylor as the driver. With help from the U.S. Marshals and the Neighborhood Impact Community Engagement Unit, Taylor surrendered Wednesday morning, less than three days after the crash. A police public information officer, Sgt. Diaz, credited the quick arrest to growing cooperation between the community and police. Few additional details have been reported.