Michael Groves, 60, killed in hit-and-run pedestrian collision with alleged driver Elijah Akili, 20, on Lee Road in Cleveland, Ohio
Modified Date:
Mon, 02/29/2016 - 11:55amAccident Date:
Saturday, February 27, 2016Man charged in Cleveland hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian
Elijah Akili, 20, is charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in connection with the death of Michael Groves, according to documents filed Monday in Cleveland Municipal Court.
Akili surrendered to police Sunday after he saw a news report about the crash, police said.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Michael Groves
Elijah Akili
Roadway:
Lee RoadCity:
Cleveland, OHCounty:
Cuyahoga County, OHArea:
Cleveland-Akron, OH
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