ESTELA DOMINGUEZ has passed away aged 19.
The cyclist, who had hoped to make the Tour de France Femmes, was killed while out training.
Dominguez was cycling in Salamanca in northwestern Spain when she was hit by a truck at around 6:30pm.
Emergency services rushed to the scenes but they were unable to save her, according to Spanish outlet Interia Sport.
Dominguez also competed in cyclocross and featured at the World Cup last month.
She also finished fifth in the Women's Junior National Road Race last year.
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The 19-year-old had recently signed for Sopela Women's Team, a UCI professional road race outfit that competes at the biggest races.
They released a statement paying tribute to Dominguez, like so many in the cycling community have done.
It reads: "With immense pain , we have learned that our cyclist Estela Domínguez has died this afternoon, the victim of a hit -and-run while she was training.
"We accompany the family in these terrible moments. Rest in peace."
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Legendary Spanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde also paid tribute to the youngster.
He wrote: "There are no words that are useful in the face of something like this.
"All my love to the family and friends of Estela Domínguez and especially her father [Juan Carlos Domínguez] with whom I shared the peloton in my early years."
The Spanish cycling federation released a statement that reads: "From the RFEC , we deeply regret the death of Estela Domínguez.
"Our most sincere condolences to her family, friends and teammates. All Spanish cycling is in mourning.
"Please, always respect the cyclist on the road. Every bike goes a life."
A fan honoured Dominguez by saying: "Speechless and broken by terrible news. My greatest support and a big hug to the entire family of Estela Domínguez. RIP."
Another added: "Shocked by the news of the death of the young cyclist Estela Domínguez.
"In the past her father Juan Carlos spoke to me a lot about her with pride, love and admiration that today breaks my heart. What a tragedy. RIP strength to all who loved her."
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