CLEVELAND — The driver who caused a crash that killed an Ohio reporter will spend a week behind bars.
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Zachary Saliba, 30, was sentenced to seven days in jail and two years of probation.
His driver’s license will also be suspended for five years.
In March, Saliba pleaded guilty to attempted vehicular homicide, according to CBS-affiliate WOIO.
Former Cleveland 19 Reporter Bill Safos died from his injuries after he was hit by a Saliba’s vehicle on Dec. 11, 2024.
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Safos, 58, was attempting to cross Madison Ave from north to south and was not in the crosswalk when he was hit.
Safos was found in the roadway by police and was taken to Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to police, their investigation revealed video evidence showing “Saliba committing aggressive traffic offenses just before hitting Safos.”
“Anyone who had the privilege to work with Bill could tell you what a warm and genuine person he was. He cared deeply for his family, his friends, and his community. Bill’s passion for people made him a great reporter and he was right in front on some of the biggest stories in Northeast Ohio. This is a difficult day for everyone who knew him. Our prayers are with his family,” Channel 19 News Director Brian Sinclair said.
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