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Hit-and-Run Driver Sought in Cyclist’s Death

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Police on Sunday were searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a bicyclist.

Andrew Rivera, 49, of Santa Ana was traveling southbound on the 2100 block of North Main Street about 3:30 p.m. Sunday when the driver of a gray station wagon hit him. Police said the driver of the station wagon was speeding and dragged Rivera for about 100 feet.

Rivera was then thrown into a light pole as the driver pulled away, police said.

He was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Orange where he died.

Police have asked that anyone with information about the incident call (714) 834-4801.

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