Police say the accused driver surrendered on Oct. 21 with help from the U.S. Marshals, and the county prosecutor plans a news conference on the case.
CLEVELAND, OH - October 30, 2026
Tyrelle Taylor has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and failure to stop in the death of William Mays, a bicyclist from Highland Hills. The crash happened just before 5 p.m. on Oct. 18 near W. 25th Street and Detroit Avenue on Cleveland's West Side. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley is scheduled to hold a news conference to share more information.
Key Facts
- Date: Oct. 18 (crash); Oct. 21 (suspect surrender)
- Location: W. 25th Street and Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: Ford F-150 pickup truck
- Injuries / fatalities: One death (William Mays); multiple injuries reported
- Responding agencies: Cleveland police, Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department, U.S. Marshals, Neighborhood Impact Community Engagement Unit (NICE), Highland Hills Police Department
- Reported by: Cleveland 19 News (WOIO)
Crash Overview
According to Cleveland police, Taylor had left the West 6th Street area before the crash and was caught in traffic connected to a Cleveland Browns game day. Police said that while in the traffic, Taylor became frustrated and drove left of center, striking several cars. The impact caused one wheel to come off his Ford F-150. Police said Taylor then crossed the Detroit Avenue Bridge and struck William Mays.
Police said Taylor's pickup became stuck in a nearby roundabout after the crash, and he fled on foot. Motorcycle officers tried to pursue him but could not locate him. Police said Taylor surrendered on Oct. 21 with the help of the U.S. Marshals and NICE.
Highland Hills Police Chief Charles Golston described Mays as a deeply valued member of his community. Earlier, in July, members of the Highland Hills Police Department bought Mays a new bicycle after his old one broke down; he had commuted from Highland Hills to Highland Heights for work.