Eric Rose, 17, killed, 5 hurt in suspected drunk driving crash on Cedar Ave and E. 71st St. in Cleveland, Ohio

Modified Date: 
Sun, 06/25/2017 - 4:22pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 7, 2017

17-year-old killed, 5 hurt in suspected drunk driving crash

According to Cleveland police, a 2012 Hyundai was headed north on East 71st Street well in excess of the post speed limit of 25 miles per hour.

The driver of the Hyundai went left of center around another vehicle stopped at the red light at the Cedar Avenue intersection.

Driver in crash that killed Cleveland teen believed to be driving drunk

According to police, 20-year-old Pierre Coleman was speeding in a 2012 Hyundai northbound on East 71st Street when he crossed the double-yellow lines to avoid a vehicle stopped at the intersection's red light. A 61-year-old woman was traveling in her 2009 Chevrolet along Cedar Avenue through the green light when the two vehicles collided. The Hyundai went spinning into a utility pole.

Driver charged in suspected drunken driving crash that killed Cleveland teen, injured 5 others

Pierre Coleman Jr.[1] of Cleveland is charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, eight counts of aggravated vehicular assault, two counts of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and one count of improperly handling a gun in a car.   

People Involved: 
Eric Rose
Pierre Coleman

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