Motorcyclist killed in crash with big rig in Indio Thursday night

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - A 33-year-old man died today from his injuries after his motorcycle and a big rig truck collided in Indio.   

The crash was reported about 11:15 p.m. Thursday in front of a business on the 43400 block of Monroe Street, south of Interstate 10, according to the Indio Police Department.   

Upon arrival, officers found a man in the roadway with significant injuries. Paramedics initiated lifesaving measures and he was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead Friday morning, the department said.

The coroner's office identified as a Roberto Rodriguez, 33, of Indio.

The driver of the big rig was not injured and cooperated with investigators.

Monroe Street was temporarily closed between Oleander Avenue and Interstate 10, and was reopened at 2:54 a.m. Friday.   

The cause of the collision was under investigation.   

Anyone with information about the crash was asked to call 760-391-4057.