Hit-and-run kills motorcyclists in Independence

CLEVELAND, Ohio - One man was killed after a three-vehicle crash on Saturday morning, according to the Independence Police Department.

James Billings, 44, of Beverly Hills, Florida, was driving a red 2009 Yamaha motorcycle on Interstate 77 South in Independence when a dark green 2021 GMC Acadia rear-ended his vehicle.

The crash caused Billings to hit the back of a white 2022 Toyota Corolla and ejected him from the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead.

The driver of the Acadia fled the scene, according to police reports.

Brecksville police eventually found the Acadia abandoned on State Route 21. The vehicle was towed to the Independence police station for investigation.

The driver of the Corolla was not injured. The crash is currently under investigation.

Zachary Smith is the data reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. He can be reached at [email protected]. See previous stories at this link.^[1][2][3]

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