CLEVELAND, OH (June 7, 2026) — A 12-year-old boy lost his life following a crash involving a stolen vehicle in the early morning hours of Sunday, according to Cleveland Police.
The accident took place at approximately 4 a.m. in the area of East 146th Street and Johnston Parkway. When first responders arrived at the scene, they discovered two juveniles injured — Aydin Taylor, 12, and a 13-year-old boy whose identity has not been released. Both children were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Aydin Taylor later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Investigators confirmed that the vehicle involved in the crash had been stolen prior to the accident. No further details regarding how the boys came to be in the stolen vehicle have been released.
The incident remains under active investigation by Cleveland Police. Additional information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
