An adult riding a bicycle was killed last night in Carterville.

Carterville Police say it happened last night about 8:30 in the 5000 block of Sycamore Road.

29 year old Richard Bowen of Marion was driving west on Sycamore when he hit the cyclist, who was pronounced dead at Herrin Hospital.

The investigation into the crash is continuing – Carterville Police say they have not issued any citations. The victim’s identity has not been released.