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.
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