On Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:47 a.m., the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) responded to a report of a traffic collision near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway, between Beach Boulevard and Newland Street involving a vehicle and three bicyclists.
Upon arrival, officers located three adult male cyclists in the roadway. One cyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene, and two others were transported to local hospitals with severe injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2006 gold Mercedes E-Class struck the cyclists as they rode in the bike lane. The driver, Amber Calderon (07/15/82), of Long Beach, was arrested approximately half a mile from the scene after she ultimately stopped.
Calderon was arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter, felony hit and run, felony DUI, and possession of narcotics.
The HBPD Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is handling the investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or events leading up to it is encouraged to contact HBPD at (714) 536-5670.
You can review the HBPD arrest log here.
Based on the reported charges, Calderon may face the following penalties under California law:
- Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated (Penal Code § 191.5(a))
- Felony offense
- 4 to 10 years in state prison
- Up to 15 years if there are prior DUI convictions or aggravating factors
- Felony Hit-and-Run Resulting in Death or Injury (Vehicle Code § 20001(b)(2))
- Felony offense
- 2 to 4 years in state prison
- Additional fines up to $10,000
- Possession of Narcotics (Health & Safety Code § 11350 or § 11377)
- Misdemeanor or felony depending on substance and prior record
- Up to 1 year in county jail for simple possession
- Diversion programs may be available if eligible
- Driving Under the Influence (Vehicle Code § 23152 or § 23153)
- Misdemeanor or felony depending on injury and prior convictions
- License suspension, fines, DUI education, and possible jail time
- Felony DUI with injury can result in 16 months to 4 years in state prison
- Combined Charges
- If prosecuted together, sentencing could include consecutive terms
- Probation may be denied due to the fatality and multiple injuries
Final penalties will depend on the outcome of the investigation, toxicology results, and court proceedings.