Montclair Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Cyclists During Halloween Event

Two people died after a driver smashed into a group of thirty cyclists on Halloween night in Montclair, California. Police say Valentin Alberto Rodriguez, who is 38 years old, fled the scene before authorities caught him at his home around 2:40 am Saturday morning. He faces serious charges including driving under the influence and felony hit-and-run.

The crash happened near Kingsley Street and Tudor Avenue just after 10:40 pm on Saturday. Rodriguez allegedly struck the riders with his Honda Accord while they were on a self-organized event. A young man, twenty-five years old, was pronounced dead at the scene only four minutes later. Another woman in her thirties died from her injuries shortly after arriving at a nearby hospital early Sunday morning.

Investigators found two more victims requiring medical attention. One cyclist suffered major injuries but remains stable. The fourth person received treatment for a head cut before refusing further care. No names were released for the four individuals involved in this tragedy.

Witness accounts paint a grim picture of the aftermath. A neighbor heard a loud thud outside his house as the vehicle struck the group. Footage shows mangled bicycles scattered across the road and debris that likely came from Rodriguez's car. Some witnesses claim at least one victim was dragged over a mile through the residential neighborhood before being left behind. Police did not mention this dragging in their official statement, and independent verification of that specific detail has not yet been possible.

Authorities confirmed the Halloween ride had no sponsorship or affiliation with the City of Montclair. The department urges anyone with information to call 909-621-4771. Anonymous tips can also be sent to WeTip at 800-78-CRIME. This situation is developing, and officials are working to piece together exactly what happened.