1 dead in I-90 crash involving stolen Amazon van; highway shut down: officials

CLEVELAND (WJW) – One man is dead after a crash on Interstate 90 East in Cleveland Wednesday evening, leading officers to shut down the highway.

Investigators say Cleveland Heights police were pursuing a suspect who stole an Amazon van. Officials confirmed to the FOX 8 I-Team that shots were fired at police during the pursuit.

That suspect crashed into another vehicle on I-90 East, near the Fulton Road exit, Cleveland officials say.

The suspect ran on foot before being detained by police, investigators say. The suspect’s condition is unknown at this time.

A man, believed to be around 30 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS workers, Cleveland officials say. It’s unclear at this time which vehicle the victim was in.

Officials say I-90 East is closed from the West 41st ramp to West 25th until further notice. As of 11 p.m., there’s an 27-minute traffic delay, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.

As seen on ODOT cameras, drivers were being directed off the highway.

The crash remains under investigation at this time.

FOX 8 reached out for more details on this developing story. Check back for updates.