A Jan. 6 preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a man accused in an October hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a bicyclist.

Joel Hernandez, 21, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving the death of a person and failure to report an accident, both felonies; vehicular homicide, a misdemeanor; and improper passing, a traffic infraction.

Police allege Hernandez was under the influence of alcohol on Oct. 16 when he hit 20-year-old Rachel Leek, who was riding a bicycle just south of 10th and Tennessee streets. Leek died later that day.

Hernandez, of Lawrence, was released from Douglas County Jail on $5,000 bond.