CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 31-year-old man was arraigned Wednesday for a fatal motorcycle crash on I-90 in Bratenahl that occurred on August 30.
Leon Croff, Jr. faces charges including two counts of driving under the influence, two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, and two counts of failing to stop after an accident.
Croff was ordered held on a $150,000 bond and is scheduled to return for a pre-trial on September 28.
According to Bratenahl Police, Croff struck motorcyclist Stacy Alan Perez, Sr. around 1:13 a.m. on I-90 east near Eddy Road before fleeing the scene.
Police apprehended Croff several hours later. Perez, 55, of South Euclid, was pronounced dead at the scene, as confirmed by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner.
Bratenahl Police extended their condolences, stating, “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. We appreciate the work of the officers and first responders who responded to the scene.”
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.