Prosecutors list murder, involuntary manslaughter and numerous assault and traffic-related counts, and the suspect surrendered on October 21 with help from the U.S. Marshals.
Cleveland, Ohio - October 30, 2026
A bicyclist from Highland Hills, William Mays, died after being struck in a Cleveland hit-and-run crash on October 18. A grand jury indicted the suspect, 26-year-old Tyrelle Taylor, on Friday on murder and other charges, according to Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley.
Key Facts
- Date: October 18 (crash reported at just before 5 p.m.); indictment reported October 30, 2026
- Location: W. 25th Street and Detroit Avenue on Cleveland's West Side, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run involving a bicyclist
- Vehicles involved: Ford F-150 pickup truck
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality; multiple injuries reported
- Responding agencies: Cleveland police, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office, U.S. Marshals, Highland Hills Police Department
- Reported by: Cleveland 19 News
Crash Overview
Cleveland police said that before the collision, Taylor departed an area near W. 6th Street and became stuck in traffic linked to a Cleveland Browns game. Officers reportedly saw him become frustrated and drive left of center, hitting several cars. The impact caused him to lose a wheel from his truck. Police said he then crossed the Detroit Avenue Bridge and struck Mays.
O'Malley said Taylor kept driving while Mays was dragged for about 0.4 miles, until the truck crashed into the center of a roundabout at West 28th and Franklin Boulevard. Taylor ran from the scene and left the truck in the roundabout. He allegedly told several people he was homeless and needed clothing. Motorcycle officers tried to pursue him but could not find him.
Officers, working with the NICE unit (Neighborhood Impact Community Engagement Unit) and the U.S. Marshals, helped Taylor turn himself in on October 21, police said. Mays was taken to a local hospital and died about 90 minutes after being hit, according to the reporting.