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Driver involved in fatal hit-skip on I-90 identified, arrested following public tip

Driver involved in fatal hit-skip on I-90 identified, arrested following public tip
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The driver accused of hitting and killing a 43-year-old man on I-90 was identified and arrested Sunday afternoon, according to Bratenahl police.

Officers responded to I-90 near Eddy Road around 2:30 a.m. after a man was struck by a vehicle, police said. The 43-year-old died from his injuries.

The suspect vehicle fled the scene, and police worked to identify the vehicle and locate the driver. Police described the vehicle as a dark-colored SUV with front-end damage.

After receiving a tip from a member of the public, police identified the driver as a 44-year-old Cleveland man.

The man was taken into custody, and charges are pending, police said.

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