Police say the driver was caught in Browns game-day traffic before the crash and surrendered four days later with help from the U.S. Marshals and a local unit.
Cleveland, Ohio - October 27, 2026
Police say Tyrelle Taylor struck and killed bicyclist William Mays, of Highland Hills, near W. 25th Street and Detroit Avenue. Taylor is accused in the case and is set to have an initial appearance in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.
Key Facts
- Date: Crash reported to have occurred October 18; first reported October 27, 2026
- Location: W. 25th Street and Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
- Type of crash: Reported hit-and-run involving a bicyclist
- Vehicles involved: Ford F-150 pickup
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (William Mays)
- Responding agencies: Cleveland police, U.S. Marshals, Neighborhood Impact Community Engagement Unit (NICE), Highland Hills Police Department
- Reported by: Cleveland 19 News (WOIO)
Crash Overview
The crash happened just before 5 p.m. Before the collision, police said, Taylor had come from the West 6th Street area and became stuck in traffic on a day the Browns were playing.
According to police, officers saw Taylor become frustrated and drive left of center, hitting several cars. The impact caused him to lose a wheel on his Ford F-150. Police said he then crossed the Detroit Avenue Bridge and struck Mays.
Police said Taylor's pickup became stuck in a nearby roundabout and he fled on foot. Motorcycle officers tried to chase him but could not find him. Police said that, with help from the U.S. Marshals and NICE, Taylor surrendered on October 21. He is now accused in the case and is scheduled for an initial appearance in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.
People Involved
Tyrelle Taylor is the accused driver. William Mays was the bicyclist and died in the crash. Highland Hills Police Chief Charles Golston called Mays a beloved part of the community. In July, members of the Highland Hills Police Department bought Mays a new bicycle after his old one broke down. He had been commuting from Highland Hills to Highland Heights for work.