Bicyclist killed in Huntington Beach crash; driver arrested

Driver collides into bicyclists, kills 1 in Huntington Beach

Police say the 43-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run, possession of narcotics, and other charges.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - One person was killed, and two others were seriously injured after a driver struck three bicyclists Monday morning in Huntington Beach, according to police.

What we know:

Huntington Beach police say the driver of a gold 2006 Mercedes E-class struck three bicyclists near Newland Street just before 7 a.m. One cyclist, identified by officials as 45-year-old Eric John Williams, died at the scene, while two others were taken to the hospital in serious condition.

Police and fire crews quickly responded, closing off Pacific Coast Highway between Newland and Beach Boulevard as they treated the victims and began clearing the scene. The closure has caused major traffic delays in the area.

The driver, identified as 43-year-old Amber Calderon of Long Beach, was found about half a mile after she stopped. 

Bicyclist killed in Huntington Beach crash

One person was killed and two others were seriously injured when a vehicle struck hit bicyclists Monday morning in Huntington Beach.

Calderon was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, gross vehicular manslaughter, and possession of narcotics. 

Police said they are not looking for any additional suspects involved in the incident.

Investigators are working to determine whether other factors such as the heavy fog played a role in the deadly crash. A section of Pacific Coast Highway was closed for several hours for the investigation.