Aftermath of Garfield Heights police chase, fatal hit-skip crash caught on body camera video

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Newly-released police physique digicam video from reveals the moments after a lethal Aug. 7 hit-and-run crash in Cleveland.

Police mentioned Garfield Heights officers initially tried to cease a rushing 2018 Infiniti SUV, which was later decided to be stolen out of Brookpark, after it was noticed and not using a license plate.

The motive force of the car sped off from Garfield Heights police earlier than the suspect crashed into two different vehicles and fled on foot close to the intersection of Turney Street with Grand Division Avenue in Cleveland.

Cameron Crews, a 26-year-old Maple Heights man, was within the 2009 Chevy that was struck by the suspect within the stolen car. He was taken by paramedics to Marymount Hospital the place he died from his accidents.

The brand new police video reveals officers first strolling as much as the scene of the crash that has since turned lethal.

A passenger within the Chevy was additionally injured within the crash and handled at MetroHealth Hospital for a damaged knee, in line with Cleveland police.

Police hope surveillance video that seems to point out the suspect operating away from the scene will assist investigators establish the individual accountable.

Anybody with details about the crash or suspect can name police.

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