Investigators Seek Corvette in Rancho Cucamonga Fatal Hit-Run of Bicyclist

Investigators were looking Tuesday for a damaged vehicle suspected in the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist in northeast Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday July 12.

At 11:55 p.m. that night, Alex Patrick Silva, 25, of Fontana, was riding a bicycle along with a friend east on Wilson Avenue just east of San Sevaine Road, when he was struck from behind by an automobile, the coroner reported.

The driver slowed, continued driving, and headed south on Cherry Avenue, deputies said. The driver did not stop and render first aid or call for medical aid.

Silva was transported to Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Fontana, where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room of his injuries, according to the coroner.

Over the weekend, Rancho Cucamonga traffic investigators received several calls from witnesses about the fatal collision and they provided additional detail about the suspect vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Department.

The suspect vehicle is described as a Chevrolet Corvette, early 2000 model, dark red in color, and it may have a convertible top, deputies said.        

"Investigators said the vehicle will have damage to the left front bumper, fender and driver’s side, damage to the convertible top and a broken windshield and driver’s side window," Rancho Cucamonga Station personnel said in a statement.

Anyone with information was urged to call Deputy Robert Baxter or Richard Buss at the Rancho Cucamonga Station, (909)477-2800 ext. 7680. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can contact WeTIp at 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463) or www.wetip.com.