Bicyclist Killed In La Quinta Hit-And-Run

An accident near the corner of Jefferson and Avenue 54 killed a bicyclist, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

The accident was reported around 3:00 p.m. and forced deputies to shut down several roads in the area to look for the driver who had sped off after the accident.

She was found a short time later near Avenue 52 and Monroe and detained by law enforcement.

Cal Fire pronounced the bicyclist dead at the scene. His name is being held private until his family is notified.