SUNRISE: 2 women arrested in crashes that killed 3 cyclists

Two women were arrested this week on suspicion of vehicular homicide in separate crashes that killed three people.
Barbara Thomas, 64, is accused of killing two bicyclists Wednesday on Colorado Springs' west side when her one-ton pickup drove into a group of five cyclists, according to police. Thomas was traveling southbound on S. 26th Street in her 1986 Ford F-350 when she attempted to turn left onto Westend Avenue. She struck at least two of the bicyclists, who were riding northbound on 26th Street. Thomas's arrest was also based on a suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, driving with a restricted licenses, and making an improper left turn. Names of the victims have not been released.

Motorcyclist killed
Tina Kelly, 33, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of killing a motorcyclist Aug. 1 in southeast Colorado Springs after first lying to police, police reported.
Andrew Allman, 25, of Colorado Springs, died at the scene near Airport and Chelton roads when his motorcycle crashed into the back of a Mercury compact car backing out of a driveway about midnight. A passenger on the motorcycle, Amanda Diaz, 22, remains hospitalized in serious condition with a head injury and fractured hip.
Kelly told police at the time of the accident that she was the passenger in the Mercury and the driver, a man, had fled the scene. Police later determined she was the alleged driver. In addition to vehicular homicide, she was arrested on suspicion of false reporting, driving under the influence, driving under restraint, and other charges.

HAPPENINGS
-- Sacklunch Serenade's annual Ragtime concert with Tom O'Boyle and a short silent film, noon-1 p.m., City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St., free.
-- Paint the town Blue free 2008 Summer Concert Series with Inman Brothers, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bancroft Park, 2408 W. Colorado Ave. Rain location, Meadow Muffins.
-- Manitou Springs 2008 Summer Concert featuring Fountain Creek Brass Band, 7 p.m., Soda Springs Park, 1016 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, free.
-- Black Rose Acoustic Society gospel jam, 7-9 p.m., Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Road, free. Donations accepted.
-- "Pictures on the Promenade" with a free showing of "Surf's Up," 8:06 p.m., The Promenade Shops at Briargate, east parking lot, 1885 Briargate Parkway.