Anthony Garcia hit by car, killed while riding his bike.

A 17-year-old boy riding his bike in southern San Jose was struck by a car and killed Tuesday night, authorities said.

Anthony Garcia, a San Jose resident, was pedaling near the intersection of Vista Park Drive and Branham Lane shortly before 7 p.m. when he was hit, according to police. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died.

The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating while the investigation continues, police said. Further details of the crash were not released.