Highland Heights Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Struck Boy on eBike

Authorities are investigating the incident that occurred on Lander Road on March 31.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:55pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged eBike wheel, the metal spokes and rubber tire distorted and cracked, against a pitch-black background lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a hit-and-run collision.A damaged eBike wheel serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of hit-and-run incidents involving vulnerable road users.Cleveland Today

Police in Highland Heights, Ohio are searching for the driver of an SUV that struck a young boy riding an eBike and then fled the scene without stopping. The incident occurred on March 31 as the boy was crossing Lander Road, with the front wheel of the eBike being hit by the passing vehicle.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents involving pedestrians or cyclists can have serious consequences, especially for young victims. This case highlights the need for drivers to remain at the scene and cooperate with authorities when such collisions occur, as well as the importance of road safety measures to protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to the police report, the boy's father said the SUV struck the front wheel of the eBike as the boy was crossing Lander Road. The driver did not stop after the collision. Due to a delay in the incident being reported, officers were unable to locate the vehicle at the time.

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The players

Highland Heights Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run incident involving the boy on the eBike.

Boy

The young victim who was struck by the SUV while riding his eBike across Lander Road.

Boy's Father

The father of the boy who was struck, who reported the incident to the police.

SUV Driver

The unidentified driver of the SUV that struck the boy and then fled the scene without stopping.

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What they’re saying

“The front wheel of the eBike was struck by the SUV.”

— Boy's Father

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and search for the vehicle and driver involved. They are urging anyone with information about the SUV or the driver to come forward.

The takeaway

This hit-and-run case underscores the importance of driver responsibility and the need for improved road safety measures to protect cyclists and pedestrians, especially young people, from such dangerous incidents.