Motorcyclist killed in Maple Grove crash

Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash shortly after sunset early this week in Maple Grove.

Ryan R. Schmiesing, 47, of Chaska, was hit by a vehicle about 9:15 p.m. Monday at Hwy. 81 and N. 93rd Avenue, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said.

Schmiesing was declared dead less than 20 minutes later, the examiner's office said.

Police have yet to disclose the circumstances of the crash.

Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482