46-year-old James Paiva was riding his bike on Highway 744 (Spurlington Road) when he was hit by a car.
Both Paiva and the car were traveling east. Witnesses say that Paiva crested a hill and then came to a stop. When the car behind him crested the hill, they did not have the time to stop and struck Paiva who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident was investigated by the Taylor Co. Sheriff's Office.