Two killed after hit-and-run driver plows into 30-person cycling group on a Halloween-themed ride

Published: 16:03 EDT, 25 October 2026 | Updated: 16:11 EDT, 25 October 2026 Two people have been killed after a hit-and-run driver plowed into a 30-person-strong cyclist group on a Halloween ride, police say.Valentin Alberto Rodriguez, 38, was arrested on suspicion of several charges after he allegedly struck a group of cyclists with his Honda Accord at an intersection in Montclair, California around 10.40pm Saturday.He killed two people and injured two others when he plowed into riders, who were participating in a self-coordinated Halloween ride, according to Montclair police.A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene just four minutes after the horrific crash. A woman, 30, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died from her injuries just after 1am Sunday, authorities said. Police say another cyclist was hospitalized with major injuries, but remains in stable condition. A fourth victim did suffer a head laceration, but refused further treatment. The identities of the victims have not been released.Rodriguez was apprehended at his home, located not far from the scene of the crash, around 2.40am.He was arrested on suspicion of several charges, including driving under the influence, felony hit-and-run and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and subsequently booked into the West Valley Detention Center. Two people have been killed after a hit-and-run driver plowed into a 30-person-strong cyclist group on a Halloween ride in Montclair, California late Saturday night. Mangled bicycles were seen scattered across the roadway near Kingsley Street and Tudor AvenueThe street also appeared to be littered with debris, possibly from Rodriguez's Honda Accord Investigators work the scene of the hit-skip crash that left two dead and two injured A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman, 30, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died from her injuries just after 1am SundayA neighbor heard a large thud outside his home as Rodriguez allegedly plowed into the 30-person cycling group, KTLA reported. The horrific crash sent mangled bicycles scattered across the roadway near Kingsley Street and Tudor Avenue, footage showed.The street also appeared to be littered with debris, possibly from Rodriguez's Honda Accord. Witnesses said at least one of the victims was dragged more than a mile before being left in the residential neighborhood, according to the outlet.Police did not mention the alleged dragging in their press release and the Daily Mail has not been able to independently verify the witness's account.The Halloween ride was 'not sponsored, organized, or affiliated with the City of Montclair,' authorities added.The Montclair Police Department has urged anyone with information about the crash to contact officers at 909-621-4771.Tips can also be submitted anonymously to WeTip at 800-78-CRIME. This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.