Motorcyclist identified after deadly Highway 86 collision
Authorities have identified a motorcyclist who died Tuesday shortly after a collision at the intersection of Highway 86 and Avenue 52.
Police say 61-year-old Steven Schlie of Thermalwas stopped at the intersection at 1:59 p.m. when another motorist struck his motorcycle from behind. Schlie was thrown from the bike and suffered major injuries.
He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
The driver of the car wasn’t injured.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is encouraged to call the Coachella Police Department at (760) 863-8990.
