The 38-year-old driver was arrested after investigators said he pulled one victim close to three-quarters of a mile before reaching home.
MONTCLAIR, CA - October 27, 2026
Two bicyclists were killed on Saturday night after a driver struck them during a Halloween-themed ride in Montclair, California, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. Police said the suspected driver fled the scene, and a candlelight vigil was held Monday evening to honor the victims.
Key Facts
- Date: Saturday night (exact date not reported); first reported October 27, 2026
- Location: Montclair, California
- Type of crash: Suspected DUI hit-and-run involving bicyclists
- Vehicles involved: One car
- Injuries / fatalities: Two cyclists killed; multiple other riders injured
- Responding agencies: Police
- Reported by: ABC7 Los Angeles
Crash Overview
The crash happened during a group ride of about 30 cyclists that was held as part of Halloween festivities. According to the report, the driver struck several riders, and two of them later died.
According to police, Valentin Alberto Rodriguez, 38, is accused of striking the riders and then leaving the scene. Investigators said he had pulled one victim for close to three-quarters of a mile before arriving at his home. He was taken into custody there, with the reported suspicions including a felony hit-and-run charge and impaired driving.
Family, friends and activists gathered Monday evening for a candlelight vigil in Montclair. Friends of the victims said both had lately joined a demonstration calling for safer roads. Lisa Lundie of LA Critical Mass said cyclists and other people who use the road without vehicles are in danger, and advocates called for stronger protections for vulnerable road users. A fundraising page has also been created to support the family of one victim.
People Involved
- Robert Garcia Umanzor, known as Bobby, was one of the two cyclists killed. A family member, Antonio Cervantes, described him as a kind young man who loved riding bikes.
- A second cyclist, identified by friends as Rumor, was also killed. No further details about this person were reported.
- Valentin Alberto Rodriguez, 38, is the suspected driver. He has been arrested, and the allegations against him have not been proven in court.