A bicycle rider was struck and killed early today in Mount Pleasant Township, the Westmoreland County coroner said.

A 21-year-old man had been riding at 5:53 a.m. on Route 981 when he was struck by a vehicle. Police identified him as Anthony Chianese.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

State police are investigating.

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