A 63 year old Merced man was riding his bicycle north on Highway 49 and was struck by Mr. Ruport's truck. Mr. Ruport drove away from the accident scene and was located at his home on Bear Valley Road.
Wayne Ruport was determined to be driving under the influence at the time of the collision and was arrested.
He was booked into the Mariposa County Jail for Felony Hit and Run, Felony DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter with Gross Negligence.
The bicyclist died at the scene from injuries in the collision. His name has not yet been released.
Shannon Shipman, 46 of Mariposa was reported as a passenger in the Ford F-150.