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32-year-old man charged in death of bicyclist in Nacogdoches

A man was struck by a vehicle while he was riding a bicycle and died from his injuries.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — A 32-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning in connection with a fatal hit and run wreck earlier this month.

William Rivis, of Nacogdoches, turned himself in for a warrant on a accident involving personal injury or death for a June 7 wreck that left a bicyclist dead in the 3300 block of Old Tyler Road.

Police said they received a call on June 7 about a man laying next to the road. 

The police investigated the scene and believe the man was struck by a vehicle while he was riding a bicycle. The man died from his injuries.

The second-degree felony has a punishment range of two to 20 years if a person is found guilty. The case will be forwarded to Nacogdoches District Attorney's Office.

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