Yet another bike rider has been killed by a heartless coward who fled the scene, this time in Fountain Valley.
According to multiple sources, 41-year old Fountain Valley resident Bihn Ngo was riding a mountain bike north on Brookhurst Street just south of Ellis Ave when he was struck at 12:54 am.
He was reportedly riding in the curb lane when he was struck from behind and thrown 50 to 60 feet into a parked car.
The driver fled north on Brookhurst, and was last seen turning right onto Ellis.
Police are looking for a red 1990s Ford Mustang with damage to the front end. Anyone with information is urged to call the Fountain Valley Police DepartKent at 714/593-4485.
This is the 42nd bicycling fatality in Southern California this year, and the sixth in Orange County.
It’s also the second fatal hit-and-run in Fountain Valley in the last three weeks, following the death of popular Orange County runner Juan Garcia; an arrest was made in that case.
Update: According to KTLA-5, 25-year old Huntington Beach resident Justin German was arrested later the same day after a tip from someone who recognized the car. Thanks to Peter for the heads-up.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for Bihn Ngo and his loved ones.
What a senseless tragedy. I can only imagine the pain that the victim’s loved ones are feeling, and they will be in my heart and in my prayers.
Our prayers go up for the family and friends of Mr. Ngo.
At least they caught the guy.
The driver was caught!