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Pleasant Hill Today
By the People, for the People
Woman arrested after bicyclist killed in Pleasant Hill hit-and-run
Police tracked down the vehicle and suspected driver after the early Sunday morning crash.
Mar. 8, 2026 at 10:49pm
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A 45-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of killing a 41-year-old bicyclist in a hit-and-run crash in Pleasant Hill, California early Sunday morning. The collision occurred around 1:50 a.m. at the intersection of Contra Costa and Taylor boulevards, where the bicyclist died. The driver fled the scene but police later located the dark-colored Mazda SUV involved and arrested the registered owner, Angelina Solis of Concord, on suspicion of hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
Why it matters
Hit-and-run crashes are a major public safety concern, especially those involving vulnerable road users like bicyclists. This incident highlights the need for improved road safety measures and stricter enforcement to prevent such tragedies and hold drivers accountable.
The details
According to police, Angelina Solis of Concord was behind the wheel of the dark-colored Mazda SUV that struck and killed the 41-year-old bicyclist at the intersection. Solis fled the scene but police were able to track down the vehicle and make an arrest soon after.
- The collision occurred around 1:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
- Police located the Mazda SUV and arrested Solis shortly after the incident.
The players
Angelina Solis
A 45-year-old resident of Concord, California who was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
Pleasant Hill Police Department
The law enforcement agency that investigated the hit-and-run crash and made the arrest.
What’s next
The case will now proceed through the criminal justice system, with the district attorney's office determining formal charges against Solis.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the need for all drivers to remain vigilant, obey traffic laws, and take responsibility if they are involved in a collision, especially one that results in injury or loss of life.
