Two Cyclists Killed in California Hit-and-run, One Dragged a Mile
WHO:
Los Angeles Times - Police did not immediately identify the victims.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Police arrested Valentin Alberto Rodriguez, 38, on suspicion of several charges, including driving under the influence.
NY Post - About 30 cyclists were riding together when a vehicle struck them.
TMZ - Two cyclists were killed in the collision; one victim was dragged by the vehicle.
WHAT:
Los Angeles Times - A fourth cyclist suffered a minor head laceration and declined further medical treatment.
Los Angeles Times - Police said the ride was not sponsored by the city.
ABC7 Los Angeles - One bicyclist died at the scene; two others were taken to the hospital. One later died from her injuries, while the other suffered major injuries and was in stable condition.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Witnesses said the group was participating in a self-coordinated Halloween ride.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Police found the driver at his home just hours after the collision.
NY Post - A vehicle crashed into a group of cyclists, killing two.
TMZ - A hit-and-run driver allegedly struck a group of cyclists, killing two and dragging one victim for over a mile.
WHERE:
ABC7 Los Angeles - The driver was found at his home near the scene.
NY Post - The collision occurred on Kingsley Street near Tudor Avenue.
TMZ - The collision occurred in Montclair, California.
WHEN:
NY Post - The cyclists were heading east when the collision occurred at approximately 10:39 p.m. on Saturday.
TMZ - The fatal collision occurred at around 10 p.m. on Saturday.
HOW:
Los Angeles Times - Witnesses helped police track the suspect to his home.
Los Angeles Times - Rodriguez was arrested on suspicion of causing injury or death while driving under the influence, felony hit-and-run, gross vehicular manslaughter and other crimes.
ABC7 Los Angeles - ABC7 reported that police asked anyone with further information to contact the Montclair Police Department at (909) 21-4771.
NY Post - A vehicle crashed into the cyclists as they were riding.
TMZ - The driver allegedly fled after striking the cyclists; one victim was dragged more than a mile.
(UPDATED October 26, 2026 14:45 UTC)
Two cyclists were killed and several others injured when a vehicle struck a group of about 30 riders in Montclair, California, during a self-organized Halloween ride. One cyclist died at the scene, another later died at a hospital, and a third suffered major injuries; another rider had a minor head laceration, while witnesses said one victim was dragged more than a mile. Police arrested 38-year-old Valentin Alberto Rodriguez at his home near the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence, felony hit-and-run, vehicular manslaughter and other charges.
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(UPDATED October 26, 2026 04:09 UTC)
Two cyclists were killed and a third suffered major injuries after a vehicle struck a group of about 30 riders in Montclair, California. The collision happened on Kingsley Street near Tudor Avenue as the cyclists were heading east. Witnesses said the group was taking part in a self-organized Halloween ride. One cyclist died at the scene, while two others were taken to hospital; one later died of her injuries, and the other was reported in stable condition. Authorities say the driver fled, and one victim was dragged more than a mile by the vehicle. Police found Valentin Alberto Rodriguez, 38, at his home near the scene just hours after the crash. He was arrested on suspicion of several charges, including driving under the influence. Police have asked anyone with information to contact the Montclair Police Department.
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(UPDATED October 25, 2026 19:04 UTC)
Two cyclists were killed when a vehicle struck a group riding together in Montclair, California, and the driver allegedly fled the scene. About 30 cyclists were traveling east when the collision happened on Kingsley Street near Tudor Avenue, at around 10 p.m. Saturday. One of the victims was dragged by the vehicle for more than a mile, according to the account of the crash. The incident is being described as a hit-and-run, with the driver accused of leaving after hitting the riders. The collision involved a large group of cyclists, but the reported fatalities were two people. The available details do not identify the victims or say whether anyone else was injured. The crash happened as the cyclists were riding together along the street.