Kamarion Jordan, the Cleveland man charged in a September crash that left a bicyclist dead, is now being sought by authorities after he skipped a scheduled court hearing this week. Officials say Jordan never showed up and has since been added to local most-wanted lists, with Crime Stoppers urging anyone who knows where he is to speak up.
Wanted on Multiple Charges
According to Cleveland19, Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County says Jordan was intoxicated when he killed someone while driving in September. He now faces two counts each of aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular homicide, and vehicular manslaughter, along with two counts of driving while under the influence of alcohol. The station also reports that Jordan is wanted by Beachwood police on a separate failure-to-appear charge. Authorities describe him as about 6 feet tall and 190 pounds, last known to be staying in the 3500 block of East 135th Street in Cleveland.
What We Know About the Crash
Local coverage from earlier this fall reported that the collision killed 51-year-old Yvonne Kemp near East 128th Street and Kinsman Avenue after a vehicle struck her in the early morning hours. Prosecutors told reporters the driver was allegedly going about 90 mph in a 35 mph zone when the crash happened. Jordan’s car then left the road and hit a pole two blocks away, and authorities arrested him later that same day.
Missed Court, Warrant Issued
The case had been set for a jury trial in Cuyahoga County this month, but coverage shows Jordan did not appear for his court date, and a judge issued a warrant for his arrest. Cleveland19 reported that Jordan had been out on bond before the missed hearing.
How to Help
Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County is asking anyone with information on Jordan’s whereabouts to call 216-252-7463. Tips are anonymous, calls are not recorded, and information that leads to an arrest and conviction may qualify for a reward of up to $5,000. People are urged not to approach or try to detain a suspect and to contact the tip line or local police instead. Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County provided the tip procedures and reward details.
Legal Stakes
Aggravated vehicular homicide is a felony under Ohio law and can carry mandatory prison terms, and recent state legislation has increased penalties for deaths tied to operating a vehicle under the influence. The Ohio Revised Code outlines aggravated vehicular homicide and possible mandatory terms, and lawmakers moved last year to stiffen penalties for deadly drunk-driving cases. All charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
