Last Updated on February 13, 2022 by CCAR Staff
HEMET — A motorist allegedly fatally struck a 62-year-old bicyclist just west of Hemet, then fled the scene in his SUV but was ultimately apprehended, thanks to witnesses, authorities said Friday.
Carlos Arturo Acosta, 38, of Homeland was arrested Thursday night and booked into the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on suspicion of hit-and-run resulting in death, as well as driving on a suspended license.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the suspect was driving his 2008 GMC Acadia in the area of California and Stetson avenues when he allegedly plowed into the bicyclist, shattering the victim’s bike and hurling him a short distance from the impact point. CHP officers were dispatched at about 7:25 p.m. The victim was identified by coroner officials as Glen Hysom of Hemet.
Officer Jason Montez alleged that Acosta did not stop, speeding away northbound, but he was observed by witnesses, who provided details to the CHP.
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene, and CHP officers proceeded to a ranch property on Ocean Avenue in Homeland, where the suspect was taken into custody without incident, according to Montez.
Jail records show that Acosta has an unresolved misdemeanor driving under the influence cases out of San Bernardino County.
