Three felony charges filed against suspect in July fatal hit-and-run of female bicyclist
By Sgt. Rob Green #3639, Antioch Police Traffic Unit
The Antioch Police Department traffic unit has continued to work diligently over the past several weeks on the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision that took the life of a 29-year-old female bicyclist on July 27, 2024. It occurred in the area of Lone Tree Way and Sagebrush Drive. (See related article).
The case has been filed with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. Charges are as follows: Vehicular Manslaughter – PC 192(C)(1)-Felony, DUI causing death – VC 23153(a)-Felony, Hit and Run causing death – VC 20001-Felony.
The victim was later identified in a letter to the Antioch City Council by the East Bay Bicycle Coalition as Linda Woolridge, a mother of two children. The suspect was also identified as 38-year-old Alexander Mayorga of Antioch.
Any tips or other information can be directed to Antioch Police Sgt. Green by email rgreen@antiochca.gov.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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