Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Collision With School Bus

COLERAINE, Minn. — A motorcyclist was fighting for his life Wednesday after crashing with a school bus in Coleraine.

The motorcyclist was identified as Damian Heinkel, 44, of Bovey.

The accident was reported around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday.

The Minnesota State Patrol said the school bus was turning from Southbound U.S. Highway 169 for Morris Avenue when it collided with the motorcyclist in the northbound lane.

Students were not on the bus, according to officials.

The driver of the bus was not injured.

The cause of the crash is still being investigated.