Crash in stolen car leaves 12-year-old boy dead, teen critically injured

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Johnston Parkway
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Cleveland Ohio in Cleveland, Ohio: A stolen blue Kia crashed into a tree on Johnston Parkway in Cleveland, killing a 12‐year‐old boy and leaving a 13‐year‐old boy critically injured. Firefighters had to cut the occupants from the wreckage after the vehicle hit a light pole and careened into a tree. Both boys were rushed to hospital; the younger died while the older remains in intensive care. Police suspect the teen was driving and noted a stolen gun in the wreckage.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Aydin Taylor Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Hospitalized

Original reporting

Crash in stolen car leaves 12-year-old boy dead, teen critically injured

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