# Montclair California cycling hit-and-run

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/montclair-california-cycling-hit-and-run
> Updated: 2026-10-27T16:18:00.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 2.

Two cyclists, identified as 25-year-old Robert Garcia Umanzor and 30-year-old Rumor Ortiz, were killed during a Halloween-themed group ride in Montclair, California. The incident occurred late Saturday night at the intersection of Kingsley Street and Tudor Avenue when a vehicle struck a group of approximately 30 participants.

Authorities arrested 38-year-old Valentin Alberto Rodriguez near the scene. Investigators report that Rodriguez allegedly dragged one victim for a significant distance before fleeing. He faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence, felony hit-and-run, and gross vehicular manslaughter.

Following the incident, a candlelight vigil was held at the crash site, attended by approximately 100 people. The tragedy has led local activists and cycling advocates to call for improved roadway safety and stronger protections for pedestrians and cyclists.

## Claims

- Robert Garcia Umanzor and Rumor Ortiz were killed in a vehicle collision. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The collision involved a group of approximately 30 cyclists on a Halloween ride. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The driver allegedly dragged one victim for a distance of nearly three-quarters of a mile to over a mile. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The incident occurred around 10:39 p.m. on a Saturday. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Valentin Alberto Rodriguez, 38, was arrested for suspected DUI and felony hit-and-run. (single source)
- Approximately 100 people attended a vigil for the victims in Montclair. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Montclair community mourns two cyclists killed in suspected DUI hit-and-run

Two cyclists were killed in Montclair, California, when a suspected drunk driver struck a 30-person Halloween bike ride. The driver, Valentin Alberto Rodriguez, was arrested following the hit-and-run.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montclair-community-mourns-two-cyclists-killed-in-suspected-dui-hit-and-run

### 2026-10-24: Montclair, California: Two killed in Halloween cycling hit-and-run

Two cyclists were killed and several others injured when a suspected drunk driver struck a 30-person Halloween group ride in Montclair, California. The suspect is in custody.

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/separate-fatal-traffic-accidents-involving-children-reported-in-venezuela-and-argentina

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Cite as: Montclair California cycling hit-and-run. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/montclair-california-cycling-hit-and-run