A tragic incident unfolded in Huntington Beach early Monday morning when a driver struck three cyclists, resulting in one fatality and leaving two others with severe injuries. The collision occurred just before 7 a.m. near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Newland Street, NBC Los Angeles reported.
Responding officers found the three adult male cyclists in the roadway, with one pronounced dead at the scene. The two surviving victims were transported to local hospitals for their injuries, according to ABC7. Investigations revealed that the vehicle involved was a 2006 gold Mercedes E-Class, which was seen in the bike lane where the cyclists had been riding. The driver, identified as 43-year-old Amber Calderon of Long Beach, was apprehended about half a mile from the location after the crash.
Calderon is facing serious charges for her alleged role in the incident, including felony hit and run, gross vehicular manslaughter, and possession of narcotics. In a statement obtained by CBS News Los Angeles, the local police disclosed that the crash occurred under foggy conditions, though visibility issues have not been officially listed as a contributing factor to the collision.
The Huntington Beach Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. They are looking into whether impairment or other factors played a role in the crash. As the inquiries proceed, authorities are seeking help from anyone who might have witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it. The public can reach out to Huntington Beach police at 714-536-5670 with any information that might aid the investigation.
