Carlsbad Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run, 27-Year-Old Arrested on Suspected DUI and Manslaughter

Overview

• Officers responded around 4:34 a.m. to the 4400 block of Carlsbad Boulevard, where a bicyclist was found deceased in the roadway.
• The driver, identified by police as Alexander Gendron, 27, of Escondido, was located about a mile from the scene and detained.
• Gendron was arrested on suspicion of leaving the scene, DUI causing injury or death, and vehicular manslaughter, with booking expected at the Vista Detention Facility.
• Alcohol is believed to be a factor, the victim’s identity is being withheld pending family notification, and the Medical Examiner will release the name later.
• Northbound Carlsbad Boulevard is closed between Tamarack Avenue and Cannon Road during the investigation, and witnesses are asked to call 442-339-2282.