[10-24-2026] San Bernardino County, CA – Two Killed, Two Injured in Suspected DUI Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Bicyclists in Montclair

Two bicyclists were killed, and two others sustained injuries in a suspected DUI hit-and-run collision in Montclair late Saturday night, October 24, 2026.

According to the Montclair Police Department, the crash occurred at around 10:39 p.m. at Kingsley Street and Tudor Avenue.

Investigators said approximately 30 bicyclists were traveling eastbound on Kingsley Street when a westbound 2021 Honda Accord struck several riders. The driver then fled the scene.

Witnesses said the bicyclists were participating in a self-coordinated Halloween ride that was not affiliated with the city.

A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene at around 10:44 p.m. Two other riders were transported to a local hospital, where a 30-year-old woman died at approximately 1:19 a.m. Sunday.

The other hospitalized bicyclist sustained major injuries and was in stable condition. A fourth rider suffered a minor head laceration and declined further medical treatment against medical advice.

Using witness information, investigators located Valentin R., 38, of Montclair, at his residence near the crash scene. Police arrested him on Sunday and booked him into West Valley Detention Center.

The driver was booked on suspicion of DUI causing injury or death, driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher causing injury or death, felony hit-and-run, and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

The victims’ identities have not been released. The investigation remains ongoing.

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