Costa Mesa man suspected of DUI in fatal accident

Greg Risling

A 61-year-old Costa Mesa motorist was arrested Sunday on suspicion of

driving under the influence of an intoxicant when he allegedly struck and

killed a bicyclist in Huntington Beach.

Thomas Bowers may face manslaughter charges in the death of 52-year-old

Takevchi Tervko of Huntington Beach, who was riding in a bike lane when

she was killed.

Tervko was headed southbound on Magnolia Street near Atlanta Avenue on

Sunday when a 1995 Chevrolet Astro van driven by Bowers struck her from

behind, authorities said.

Tervko and her bike were dragged under the van for a short distance. She

was killed instantly from massive head injuries, according to a police

report. She was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, police

added.

Police said Bowers appeared to be driving under the influence. Results of

a blood-alcohol test have not been released by authorities.