The man struck and killed by a truck while riding his bicycle was identified on Sunday. He is 36-year-old Milen Dimitrov of Palm Springs.
The accident happened early Saturday morning around 6:30 a.m. on Highway 111 just north of Overture Drive in Palm Springs.
Police had a portion of the road closed for several hours Saturday morning to investigate.
Some bicyclists say these types of accidents seem to be increasing.
"Do you feel safe as a bicyclist? its a feeling that's there all the time and you just kind of get used to it."
Bicyclist Scott McKelvey says this accident is something that is all too familiar for him.
As a salesman at Palm Springs Cycler and a cyclist for many years he says now a days with people always in a rush and distractions such as cell phones, it can be scary riding a bicycle on the streets.
"Cars are very unpredictable now with texting, cell phones its pretty bad that you can be very well seen and still have them act like they didn't see you," added McKelvey.
Police say the bicyclist described only as a male adult was riding with traffic on Highway 111 and the driver did pull over.
Meanwhile just a few days ago a bicyclist walked away with minor injuries after he was hit by an SUV in Cathedral City.
Police say when your on the road, be defensive.
"Remain aware of your surroundings whether your a cyclist or in a vehicle, said Palm Springs Police Sgt. Melissa Desmarais.
Police say drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in this accident.
