Spanish road racing cyclist Estela Dominguez has died after she was the victim of a hit-and-run accident while training, her team Sopela and the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) said on Friday.
The 18-year-old, who had yet to make her professional debut with Sopela, was training on Thursday in Villares de la Reina when she was hit by a truck driver. Emergency services confirmed her death at the scene.
"We deeply regret the death of Estela Dominguez. Our most sincere condolences to her family, friends and teammates. All Spanish cycling is in mourning," the RFEC said in a statement.
