Bicyclist fatally struck in Irwindale by driver fleeing police in stolen car, authorities say

IRWINDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- A bicyclist was struck and killed Tuesday evening in Irwindale by a driver who was fleeing police in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.

Just before 8:30 p.m., police received a report of a suspect stealing a car from a Toyota dealership in the 3500 block of Peck Road in El Monte. The stolen car appeared to be a Land Rover.

When officers spotted the car they initiated a pursuit but called it off after a minute, according to El Monte police.

Several minutes later, the driver hit a man on a bicycle near Arrow Highway and Rivergrade Road in Irwindale. The unidentified victim died at the scene.

According to the Irwindale Police Department, the suspect got out of the car and fled on foot. He was arrested shortly after.

He was identified as Jonathan Calixto of Hanford. The 29-year-old is now facing a murder charge.