Driver arrested after striking Halloween bike ride in California

In Montclair, California, a car driver plowed into a group of approximately 30 cyclists on Saturday night, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries to two others. The 38-year-old suspect, who fled the scene, was apprehended by police.

According to a statement from the Montclair Police Department, the incident occurred near the intersection of Kingsley Street and Tudor Boulevard as it approached 11:00 p.m. on Saturday. As the group of approximately 30 cyclists was traveling eastbound, a 2021 Honda Accord traveling westbound struck the cyclists.

Following the collision, the driver fled the scene. Witnesses reported that the group was conducting a self-organized Halloween ride with no affiliation to the city of Montclair. A 25-year-old man died at the scene, and a 30-year-old woman who was transported to the hospital could not be saved despite all interventions.

It was reported that one of the two other injured individuals is in stable condition, while the fourth cyclist, who suffered a minor head injury, refused treatment despite medical advice. Based on witness statements, police teams took the suspect into custody at his home near the scene early Sunday morning and transferred him to the West Valley Detention Center.