Cleveland police detain suspected driver in hit-and-run that killed officer
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The crash killed Officer David Fahey. (Fox 8)
Multiple sources tell the FOX 8 I-Team the suspected driver of a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a Cleveland police officer is now under arrest.
Officers reportedly found a car fitting the description of the suspect's car in the East 31st Street and Broadway Ave in Lorain several hours after the accident Tuesday morning.
The man was later arrested.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cleveland and Lorain police along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol were at the scene.
OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICER RISKED LIFE TO HELP OTHERS AFTER TANKER EXPLOSION
Cleveland Officer David Fahey was directing traffic when he was hit by a white Toyota Camry at just after 6 a.m. He was taken to the hospital but passed away.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fahey was on the force for three years. He was also the step-son of a retired police lieutenant.
Police say the car involved would have heavy front end damage. According to police, the partial plate possibly reads: GTD.