CLEVELAND, OH — A devastating high-speed crash involving a stolen vehicle resulted in the deaths of four individuals early Wednesday morning on Cleveland’s West Side. The tragic incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. in the 2000 block of West 106th Street when a Hyundai Sonata—reported stolen on February 27 from Wichita Avenue—lost control and crashed into two trees.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified one of the victims as 18-year-old Eddy Deandre Bonner. The other victims include a 14-year-old Kalise McGee and two additional individuals believed to be either juveniles or young adults in their 20s. All four were pronounced dead at the scene.
Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Annie Todd stated that city cameras had captured the stolen Hyundai Sonata being driven through multiple areas of the city on Tuesday evening. At the time of the crash, the driver was heading northbound on West 106th Street at an excessive speed when they lost control of the vehicle.
According to Cleveland EMS, the vehicle was completely destroyed upon impact, and three of the passengers were ejected from the car. The driver, however, remained inside the wreckage. Neighbors who heard the violent crash immediately called 911 upon discovering the wreckage and victims.
A resident provided surveillance footage to 19 News, which shows the vehicle traveling at dangerously high speeds just moments before the crash. Authorities are continuing their investigation, and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to confirm the identities of the remaining victims and notify their families.
The tragic loss of four young lives has left the Cleveland community in shock and mourning. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. This heartbreaking event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the devastating consequences of vehicle theft.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge from the ongoing investigation. The community is coming together to support the families of the victims during this difficult time.
