Jorge Alvarado (VeloNews forum/Bahati Foundation) |
HIGHLAND, Calif. -- A 27-year-old professional cyclist was struck and killed by a car that was part of a teenage street race in San Bernardino County, according to sheriff's officials.
Jorge Alvarado, of Ontario, was riding his bicycle along Greenspot Road, near Santa Ana Canyon Road, around 9:45 a.m. Thursday when he was struck by a speeding Honda Accord, San Bernardino County Sheriff's officials said.
The driver, 18-year-old Patrick Roraff, of Highland, was racing two other vehicles filled with teenagers when he drove onto the wrong side of the road in an attempt to pass them, deputies said.
He was traveling at more than 70 mph.
Roraff lost control of his car and struck Alvarado, throwing him from the bicycle. Alvarado landed in a nearby field and died at the scene from his injuries, officials said.
The teens inside the other vehicles are all seniors at a local high school and are all juveniles.
Criminal charges are expected to be filed.
Originally from Mexico, Alvarado was a member of the newly formed Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team, according to the team's web site.
The team includes professional Floyd Landis, according to the foundation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Major Accident Investigation Team at (909) 425-9797 or (909) 387-3545.
Jorge Alvarado, of Ontario, was riding his bicycle along Greenspot Road, near Santa Ana Canyon Road, around 9:45 a.m. Thursday when he was struck by a speeding Honda Accord, San Bernardino County Sheriff's officials said.
The driver, 18-year-old Patrick Roraff, of Highland, was racing two other vehicles filled with teenagers when he drove onto the wrong side of the road in an attempt to pass them, deputies said.
He was traveling at more than 70 mph.
Roraff lost control of his car and struck Alvarado, throwing him from the bicycle. Alvarado landed in a nearby field and died at the scene from his injuries, officials said.
The teens inside the other vehicles are all seniors at a local high school and are all juveniles.
Criminal charges are expected to be filed.
Originally from Mexico, Alvarado was a member of the newly formed Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team, according to the team's web site.
The team includes professional Floyd Landis, according to the foundation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Major Accident Investigation Team at (909) 425-9797 or (909) 387-3545.
