U.S. Marshals Hunt for Suspect Indicted in Fatal Cleveland Hit-and-Run

The U.S. Marshals Service has initiated a search for a suspect indicted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of an elderly bicyclist in Cleveland, Ohio, last August.

According to Cuyahoga County court records filed on December 8, a grand jury has indicted Deandre Quarterman on charges of failure to stop after an accident. The charges stem from an incident on August 5 involving 73-year-old Cleo Aaron.

Authorities report that Aaron was departing a deli on his bicycle near the intersection of East 81st Street and Superior Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver allegedly fled the scene without rendering aid. Tasha Aaron, the victim’s niece, stated in an interview with WOIO that the sudden loss has deeply traumatized the family, noting that the victim had spent decades caring for the neighborhood where he was killed.

While court records indicated a scheduled arraignment date, Quarterman remains at large, prompting the involvement of federal marshals to assist in his apprehension. The victim’s family has publicly appealed for the suspect to surrender to authorities. “I don’t have any hatred toward the person that did it, but I pray for him,” Tasha Aaron said. “I hope they turn themselves in.”

Investigative Status and Legal Procedures

The involvement of the U.S. Marshals Service typically indicates that local law enforcement requires federal assistance to locate a suspect who may have evaded initial attempts at apprehension or poses a flight risk. In cases involving fatal hit-and-run allegations, securing the suspect is critical for legal proceedings to advance. It is important to note that all individuals named in indictments, including Deandre Quarterman, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.