Durham police make arrest in 2024 hit-and-run that killed cyclist 2 minutes from home
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- Durham police arrested a suspect Feb. 12 in the May 27, 2024 fatal hit‑and‑run.
- Damien D. Holloway faces felony hit‑and‑run and driving with revoked license charges.
- Police say Howell was struck from behind while cycling and speed appeared to be a factor.
Almost two years after a cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run in East Durham, police have charged a man they say is responsible.
Damien Devon Holloway, 46, of Durham, was charged Feb. 12 in a hit-and-run that killed Frederick Howell, 53, the Durham Police Department said Wednesday. Holloway was charged with felony hit-and-run and driving while his license was revoked for impaired driving.
Police responded to the crash scene at 9:51 p.m. May 27, 2024, on the 800 block of Ellis Road. Holloway allegedly struck Howell from behind with his vehicle while Howell was cycling southbound on Ellis Road. Holloway allegedly fled the scene, and Howell was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Speed appeared to be a factor in the crash, police said. Holloway posted a $25,000 bond on Sunday, court records show.
In setting Holloway’s bond, District Court Judge Amanda Maris noted that although not violent under Iryna’s Law, Holloway’s alleged offense is serious, court records show. Maris wrote that Holloway has no prior violent criminal history and is a local business owner who provides food from his restaurant at charity events. Holloway is also under house arrest while he awaits trial. Known by his nickname “Fruity” — because he looked like a peach when he was born, according to family members — Howell was just two minutes from his home when he was struck and killed, family members told ABC11, The News & Observer’s newsgathering partner, in 2024.
This story was originally published February 18, 2026 at 3:48 PM with the headline "Durham police make arrest in 2024 hit-and-run that killed cyclist 2 minutes from home."
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