A 4-year-old boy riding his bike was struck by a van and killed Thursday afternoon in an apartment complex parking lot in Blue Springs. Police said the mishap occurred shortly before 5:30 near Southwest Ninth Street and Southwest Robin Circle in Blue Springs, just a few doors down from where the victim's family resides. The vehicle was described as a rental company cargo van, driven by a 23 year old man. He was questioned by police and released. Police said no charges were pending. The small bike was equipped with training wheels.