Motorcyclist dead after pursuit crash in Rancho Mirage

Athena Jreij

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — A motorcyclist died following a pursuit with Riverside County Sheriff deputies Saturday night.

According to RSO, deputies tried to stop the rider on suspicion of driving under the influence and a vehicle code violation, near Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road in Palm Desert.

The rider fled the area and officers began pursuing.

The motorcyclist then drove through a red light and crashed into another car at the intersection of Country Club Drive and John L Sinn Road in Rancho Mirage.

Paramedics and officers performed life-saving measures, but the rider died at the scene.

No other injuries were reported and the motorcyclist has not been identified yet.

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