Aidan Moreno, Kevin DeJesus Obituary, Death News – Two teenagers who died in a rollover crash early Sunday in downtown Cleveland have been identified by officials. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner confirmed that 18-year-old Kevin DeJesus and 18-year-old Aidan Moreno, both from Painesville, lost their lives as a result of the crash. A third passenger, a 17-year-old boy, also sustained injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Authorities have not yet provided an update on his condition.
Cleveland police reported that the incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 77. Emergency responders were called to the scene following a report of a single-vehicle crash. When officers arrived, they found the vehicle had crashed off an embankment near the area where I-90 East, East 9th Street, and Ontario Street split.
Initial findings indicate that the vehicle was moving northbound on I-71 at a high speed and was reportedly passing other vehicles on the right. As the car neared the curve leading onto I-90 East, the driver apparently lost control. The vehicle left the roadway and rolled multiple times before coming to a stop.
According to investigators, all three individuals inside the vehicle were ejected during the violent crash. The two teenagers, DeJesus and Moreno, suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The surviving 17-year-old was taken for medical treatment, but further details on his condition or injuries have not yet been made public.
Authorities believe that speed played a significant role in the crash. The investigation into the exact circumstances is ongoing as police work to determine what led to the vehicle losing control and whether any other factors, such as impairment or distractions, may have contributed.
The tragic incident has prompted a renewed focus on the dangers of speeding and reckless driving, especially among young drivers. Law enforcement is urging the public to exercise caution and follow speed limits, particularly in areas with curves and high traffic volume.
As the community mourns the loss of two young lives, officials continue to gather evidence and conduct interviews in order to piece together the moments leading up to the crash. The identities of the occupants were not immediately released, but confirmation from the medical examiner followed shortly after notification of the families.
No charges have been filed at this time, and investigators have not yet disclosed who was driving the vehicle. Authorities are expected to release further updates as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with additional information about the crash is encouraged to contact Cleveland police to assist with the ongoing inquiry. The tragic crash serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of high-speed driving and the importance of road safety for all motorists.
