A Westlake man has been charged in the fatal hit-and-run death of a Moss Bluff bicyclist.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said deputies arrested Bentley A. Stewart, 43, 108 McGuire Road, on Friday after it was discovered he had been driving under the influence near the area where the crash occurred.

She said detectives believe the victim — Brian A. Matte, 62 — was traveling eastbound on a bicycle on Joe Miller Road when he was struck by a vehicle from behind. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Vincent said at the time of Stewart’s DWI arrest, deputies did not have enough evidence to charge him with the fatality.

She said after further investigation and collection of evidence, detectives issued a warrant signed by Judge Michael Canaday on Tuesday for Stewart’s alleged role in Matte’s death.

Stewart, who is still incarcerated at the Calcasieu Correctional Center for third-offense DWI and operating a vehicle while under suspension, has been additionally charged with vehicular homicide, hit-and-run death or serious bodily injury, and limitations on passing bicycles.

Stewart’s total bond is $391,000.

Lt. Bryan Guth and Sgt. Terry Faulk are the lead investigators on this case.