Suspect arrested after Ohio firefighter died on Interstate 90

Cleveland (WJW) — Man charged with hit-and-run death cleveland firefighters The charges were filed Monday morning.

Leander Bissell, 40, has been charged with aggravated vehicle murder and failing to stop after an accident, according to the Cleveland District Court.

Cleveland firefighter Johnny Tetrick got hit by a car on saturday night as he was responding to another crash on I-90. Bissell, believed to be the driver of the vehicle that hit Tetrick, took off.

The accident occurred around 8pm and police the next few hours Looking for suspects. At approximately 3:30 a.m., investigators arrested Bissell.

Tetrick was a 27-year veteran firefighter. cleveland fire departmentHe leaves a wife and three children.

The flag was ordered to fly with half cane Until Tetrick’s funeral, which has yet to be finalized. City officials say the service will take place next weekend, either Saturday or Sunday, at a large venue downtown.

a go fund me was established to help Tetrick’s family through this difficult time.you can know more about it here.

Bissell appeared in Cleveland District Court on Monday, where bail was set at $500,000.

Bissell’s preliminary hearing date has been set for November 29th.