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Lafayette bicyclist killed in Surrey Street crash

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A Lafayette man is dead after being hit by a vehicle while riding his bike.

Lafayette Police say 54-year-old Paul Attwood was riding his bike in the 1600 block of Surrey Street around 7:30 Thursday evening when the crash occurred.

Police say Attwood was traveling southbound on Surrey St. without lighting and was struck by a vehicle from behind.

He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

According to police, the driver of the vehicle was not injured and alcohol did not play a factor in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.