Driver crashes into bike group in Montclair, killing two and dragging one victim
A westbound car struck a group of about 30 cyclists on Kingsley Street in Montclair, killing two riders and injuring another who was dragged over a mile.
Around 10:39 p.m. Saturday, a vehicle traveling west collided with a bike ride of roughly 30 people on Kingsley Street near Tudor Avenue. One cyclist died at the scene and a second woman succumbed to injuries in the hospital early Sunday. A third rider suffered serious injuries after being pulled for more than a mile before being left in a residential area. Police arrested 38-year-old Valentin Alberto Rodriguez at his home on suspicion of DUI, felony hit-and-run and gross vehicular manslaughter.
Why it matters
The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face and raises questions about driver impairment and road safety enforcement.
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