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Yucca Valley bicyclist killed in DUI collision

Colin Atagi • The Desert Sun • November 3, 2009

A Yucca Valley man is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and colliding with and killing a bicyclist Monday night.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Michael Goodpaster, 37, was southbound on Palomar Avenue near Joshua Drive at about 11:25 p.m.

He collided with the southbound bicyclist, who carried no identification, according to investigators.

Goodpaster was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter.

The collision remains under investigation.

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