Police in Montclair are searching for the driver who killed a bicyclist after striking and dragging them on the street for about a mile late Saturday, law enforcement said.
Officers were called to the intersection of Kingsley Street and Tudor Avenue sometime before 11 p.m. for a report of a hit-and-run driver who struck a group of pedestrians. Upon arrival, officers learned the driver dragged a bicyclist on the road until coming to a stop and ditching the vehicle near the intersection of Amherst Avenue and Flora Street.
The bicyclist who was dragged by the driver died at the scene. Details on that individual, such as their age, gender and identity, were not immediately disclosed.
It’s unclear exactly how many people were hit by the bicyclist or what the extent of their injuries is. A detailed description of the driver wasn’t available.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact the Montclair Police Department at 909-448-3600
