One Dead, One in Custody After Hit-and-Run in Harrison

The incident occurred in the early morning hours of June 20.

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(Harrison, Oh.) – A man has reportedly passed away from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run in Harrison.

The incident occurred early Saturday morning along Harrison Avenue.

According to court documents, Tyler Black was traveling at a high rate of speed when his truck struck a bicyclist, later identified as Jeffrey Muse. Officials say Black exited his truck and walked towards the victim before fleeing the scene. 

Muse, 52, died from injuries sustained.

Black has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and failure to stop after an accident.

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