CLEVELAND, OHIO — What was once just another city intersection has now become a place of deep sorrow and remembrance for many. On the night of October 27, 2025, tragedy struck when Roacho Cinco, a 27-year-old motorcyclist, lost his life in a collision at West 25th Street and View Road. For those who knew him, that corner will forever carry the weight of what was lost.
According to the Cleveland Police Department, the crash occurred around 10:00 p.m. as Roacho was riding his motorcycle through the busy intersection. In an instant, his bike collided with another vehicle. The force of the impact threw him onto the pavement, leaving him critically injured before emergency crews could even arrive. Witnesses immediately called 911, but by the time help reached the scene, it was too late.
Paramedics and firefighters worked urgently to provide aid, but his injuries were too severe to overcome. Authorities confirmed that he was declared dead at the scene. His motorcycle, damaged and twisted, lay nearby as flashing red and blue lights illuminated the dark intersection — a heartbreaking image that has stayed with those who witnessed it.
Police say the other driver involved in the crash did not flee and has been cooperating fully with investigators. Cleveland’s accident reconstruction team was called in and spent hours documenting the site, measuring skid marks, and collecting debris to determine what led to the collision. They are working to understand how two vehicles, traveling through the same intersection, crossed paths so fatally.
Details about what caused the crash remain limited. Investigators are looking into speed, visibility, and right-of-way as possible factors. Cleveland Police have asked anyone who may have seen the collision or has dashcam footage to come forward to help piece together the final seconds before impact.
For those who knew Roacho, the news spread with disbelief and heartbreak. Friends describe him as someone who lived life with intensity and purpose — a man who found peace on the open road. Riding wasn’t just a hobby for him; it was a way of expressing freedom, focus, and joy. His passion for motorcycles was matched only by the loyalty he showed to his friends and family.
In the days following the crash, an outpouring of grief filled social media. Posts bearing the hashtag #RideInPeaceRoacho have become digital memorials, filled with photos, memories, and words of love. Fellow riders have begun organizing memorial rides through Cleveland’s streets, retracing the routes he once took — not to relive the tragedy, but to honor the spirit of a man who loved the road.
At the site of the crash, candles, flowers, and motorcycle helmets now rest along the sidewalk. Some stop to say a prayer; others simply stand in silence, letting the stillness of the moment speak for them. The intersection, once an ordinary part of the city, has become a small sanctuary of remembrance and reflection.
Roacho’s death has also sparked renewed conversations about road safety and awareness between drivers and motorcyclists. Advocates are urging motorists to take extra caution when sharing the road, reminding everyone that even a brief lapse in attention can lead to permanent loss.
As the investigation continues, Cleveland remembers a young man whose presence was larger than life. For his friends and family, his journey did not end at that intersection — it carries on in every story, every shared ride, and every moment of kindness inspired by his memory. Though the road ahead feels emptier without him, his spirit continues to travel on, free as ever.