In a notable yet somber update on a local tragedy, Zachary Saliba has been formally charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in the death of esteemed Lakewood resident and journalist Bill Safos. Last Thursday, the Lakewood Municipal Court pressed charges related to the December 11 incident where Safos was struck by Saliba’s vehicle, as reported by the City of Lakewood’s official government website. The collision, which occurred at the intersection of Hilliard and Madison, resulted in Safos’ fatality.
Running towards the dedication of justice and truth, Lakewood Police Chief Kevin Fischer issued a statement recognizing Saliba’s indictment as a consequence of a rigorous inquiry. “The Lakewood Police Department appreciates the public’s patience as we conducted a very involved investigation into this senseless and avoidable crime,” Fischer was quoted in the statement. His department’s joint efforts with the Ohio State Highway Patrol were instrumental in substantiating the allegations that Saliba was driving dangerously when he fatally injured Safos.
The evidence, compounded with video documentation, shows Saliba engaging in aggressive driving maneuvers just before the incident, underscoring the recklessness that led to such dire consequences. Saliba’s felony charge means the case will be transferred to common pleas court, where the weight of his actions will contend with the scales of justice…