Kingsley Street and Tudor Avenue: Driver Strikes a Group of About 30 Bicyclists and Leaves the Scene
MONTCLAIR, CALIFORNIA (October 24, 2026): Two bicyclists were killed and two others were hurt in a Montclair hit-and-run on Kingsley Street at Tudor Avenue late Saturday, October 24, 2026, when a driver struck several riders taking part in a Halloween group ride, according to the Montclair Police Department. Police said the collision was reported at about 10:39 p.m. and that the driver left the scene, as reported by KTLA and CBS Los Angeles.
According to police, about 30 bicyclists were riding east on Kingsley Street when a westbound 2021 Honda Accord struck several of them. Witnesses told officers the ride was self-coordinated and not affiliated with the City of Montclair, KTLA reported. A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene at about 10:44 p.m. A 30-year-old woman was taken to a hospital, where she died at about 1:19 a.m. Sunday, police said.
A third bicyclist was hospitalized with major injuries and was in stable condition, and a fourth had a minor head cut and declined further treatment, according to police. Using information from witnesses, officers found the driver at his home near the scene and arrested him at about 2:40 a.m. Sunday, police said. The driver, a 38-year-old Montclair man, was booked into the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of DUI causing injury or death, felony hit-and-run involving death or serious injury, and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The names of the two bicyclists who died have not been released. KTLA reported that one rider was dragged more than a mile; police did not address that detail in their news release. Police have not said how fast the car was traveling or whether charges have been filed. These are early accounts. Fault is determined by investigators and, in civil cases, by the courts, and initial findings sometimes change. Anyone with information is asked to call the Montclair Police Department at (909) 621-4771.
Liability for a Montclair Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash
Under California Vehicle Code § 20001, a driver involved in a crash that injures or kills another person generally must stop, give aid and remain at the scene. Vehicle Code § 23153 makes it unlawful to drive under the influence and, while doing so, commit an act or neglect a duty that causes bodily injury to another person. Vehicle Code § 21200 gives a person riding a bicycle on a highway generally the same rights as the driver of a vehicle, and Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60 generally allows certain family members to bring a wrongful death claim when a death is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.
- Leaving the scene: Police said the driver fled after striking the riders. In a civil case, a hit-and-run can be considered alongside the underlying negligence claim.
- Suspected impairment: The driver was booked on suspicion of DUI. Under Civil Code § 3294, a court may allow additional damages when conduct is proven by clear and convincing evidence to involve malice, oppression or fraud.
- Riders’ right to the road: Police said the group was riding east on Kingsley Street. California law generally treats people on bicycles as having the rights of other road users.
- Insurance and the vehicle owner: The car involved was a 2021 Honda Accord. Who owned it and what insurance covers it can affect how injured riders and families are compensated.
How responsibility is decided will depend on what police, the district attorney and any test results show about the driver and the moments before the crash.
Steps to Take After a Montclair Bicycle Hit-and-Run
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1,103 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes nationwide in 2024. When several riders are hurt at once, each person and each family may need records from police, hospitals and insurers.
- Request the police report: Families and injured riders can ask the Montclair Police Department for the collision report and the name of the lead investigator as soon as possible.
- Save ride videos and photos: Group rides are often recorded on phones, helmet cameras and bike computers. Preserve that footage and any GPS data, along with photos of the bicycles and helmets.
- Keep the damaged equipment: Do not repair or throw away bicycles, helmets or clothing. They can show how and where the impact happened.
- Check your own policy: Your auto insurance may include uninsured motorist coverage that applies even on a bicycle. Talk to a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to any insurer.
Legal deadlines and notice requirements apply after a crash, injury or death, and they vary with the facts of each case, the location and the parties involved, including any public agency. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Investigating the Montclair Hit-and-Run
We at Carrazco Law, A.P.C., a personal injury and civil rights law firm in Irvine, California, extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the two bicyclists who died, and we wish the injured riders a full recovery. Important questions remain: what the driver’s blood alcohol test shows and where the car traveled after the impact, and whether nearby home cameras recorded the Honda leaving Kingsley Street.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car, truck, bicycle or pedestrian accident anywhere in California, our personal injury attorneys can help you understand your rights and legal options. Call us anytime at (800) 541-3244. Se Habla Español. Free consultation.
Published on October 25, 2026 by M.M., Carrazco Law, A.P.C. The incident described in this article occurred on October 24, 2026.
