Antiguan cyclist Andre Simon passed away at a medical facility in Houston, Texas on Thursday, his family confirmed.

Simon’s death comes 13 months after he was left physically paralyzed after being hit by a car along with fellow cyclists Sean Weathered, Ghere Coates and Tiziano Rosignoli along the Sir George Walter Highway.

Simon was airlifted to the US after the accident where he continued to receive treatment.

He was 35-years-old.

His family also thanked all who were involved in the valiant efforts made to assist him.