Halloween Bike Ride Turns Deadly as Driver Allegedly Plows Into Cyclists, Killing Two

A Halloween-themed group bicycle ride in Southern California ended in tragedy after a driver allegedly struck a group of cyclists in a hit-and-run crash that left two people dead and others injured.

The collision occurred at approximately 10:39 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, near Kingsley Street and Tudor Avenue in Montclair, California. According to police, around 30 cyclists were participating in a self-organized Halloween ride when a vehicle struck several riders.

One cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Another victim, a woman, was taken to a hospital but later died from her injuries. A third cyclist suffered major injuries and was reported to be in stable condition, while another sustained a minor head injury and declined further medical treatment.

Investigators identified the driver as 38-year-old Valentin Alberto Rodriguez, a Montclair resident. Police said he allegedly fled after the collision before authorities located him at his home near the crash site.

Rodriguez was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, October 25, and booked on suspicion of several offenses, including driving under the influence causing injury or death, felony hit-and-run, and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

Witnesses told local media that one victim was dragged by the vehicle for more than a mile. The victims’ identities had not been publicly released in the reports reviewed.

The crash has left the local community mourning a gathering that was meant to be a Halloween outing. Investigators continue to seek information about the incident.

Rodriguez has been arrested on suspicion of the listed offenses; the allegations have not been proven in court.

Source: DAILYMAIL