Deadly Euclid Avenue Smashup Shuts Down Cleveland East Side Artery

Traffic ground to a halt on Cleveland's East Side on Tuesday night after a deadly three-vehicle crash on Euclid Avenue, where emergency crews worked for hours as medics reportedly performed CPR on at least one unresponsive person, according to community posts and witnesses.

Scene and response

According to the Cleveland, Ohio Remembrance Page on Facebook, the collision involved three vehicles on Euclid Avenue and left at least one person unresponsive while crews performed CPR. The post states that one car struck a utility pole and another slammed into a brick wall. The full extent of injuries to others at the scene was not confirmed. Drivers were warned to expect major disruptions along the corridor as first responders worked the scene, according to The Cleveland, Ohio Remembrance Page.

Witness accounts and possible racing

Witnesses told the Remembrance Page that the vehicles "may have been racing prior to the collision," a detail that has not yet been confirmed by investigators, according to The Cleveland, Ohio Remembrance Page. Street racing and large car meet-ups have recently drawn police scrutiny in the city, and News 5 Cleveland reports officers are asking the public to turn over video and tips.

Investigation and traffic

Euclid Avenue is a major corridor that has seen heavy police activity in recent weeks. Earlier this month, there was a large police presence at E. 178th and Euclid. Authorities have not yet released a full account of Tuesday's crash, and the scene remained under investigation as crews worked to clear debris and reopen lanes.