Jefferson City- A Missouri man was killed in an accident just before 6 p.m. on Monday in Cole County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Christopher T. Gill, 21, Jefferson City, was riding his bike in the ditch along Heritage Highway just north of Wheat Lane.

The bicycle entered the road and was struck by 1998 Chevy Blazer driven by Jeffery L. Thompson, 46, Jefferson City.

Gill was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Houser-Millard Funeral Home.