Cleveland Police need help identifying driver in deadly hit-and-run crash on west side

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police are asking for help in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a man in his 30s dead early Saturday morning.

According to the Cleveland Police, the deadly hit-and-run crash is currently under investigation by the Cleveland Division of Police Accident Investigation Unit.

At around 2:38 a.m., officers responded to the 13900 block of Lorain Avenue for a report of a pedestrian struck by a car.

When officers arrived, they found a man in his 30s lying unconscious in the street.

Cleveland EMS took the man to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

According to police, preliminary information shows that the victim was walking on Lorain Avenue when a dark-colored four-door sedan with heavily tinted windows, believed to be speeding, passed a vehicle on the right, entered into the bicycle lane, lost control and struck the victim.

Below are photos of the car provided by police:

The suspect vehicle then fled the scene before officers arrived.

Police said the car is believed to have sustained damage to the front passenger fender/hood/windshield and the rear passenger bumper. 

Crimestoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. You can contact Crimestoppers at 216-252-7463 or visit the website at WWW.25CRIME.COM.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cleveland Police Accident Investigation Unit at 216-623-3310.

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