The deadly crash happened at about 11:09 p.m. at the intersection of Palmetto Avenue and Ivy Avenue.

Martin Cortez
Martin Cortez Killed in Fontana Bicycle Crash; Driver Arrested

, CA – A bicyclist was hit and killed by a vehicle at a Fontana intersection on Saturday, according to the Sheriff's Department.

The Medical Examiner's office identified the victim as 46-year-old Martin Cortez from Fontana.

The deadly crash happened at about 11:09 p.m. at the intersection of Palmetto Avenue and Ivy Avenue.

Authorities said Cortez was riding a when he was hit by a suspected DUI driver, identified as 31-year-old Gilbert Perez.

Cortez suffered severe injuries and was transported to Kaiser Foundation Hospital- Fontana where he was pronounced dead.

Perez was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence causing bodily injury.

The crash remains under investigation.