SPRINGFIELD, MA : Police chase in Connecticut preceded fatal I-91 crash in Springfield morning on Friday, 11th November 2016
Springfield, Massachusetts
A man is dead after a car crash on an Interstate 91 off ramp Friday morning, which authorities say was preceded by a police chase just south of the state line.
Massachusetts State Police spokesman David Procopio told WWLP 22 News that around 12:30 a.m. Friday, Connecticut State Police notified them they were about to terminate a police pursuit at the state line, and that the subject was heading into Massachusetts.
The vehicle, which police were attempting to stop in Connecticut for a yet-to-be disclosed reason, apparently attempted to get off the highway at Exit 2, but crashed due to high speeds, Procopio said. Police say he was driving as fast as 100 miles per hour during the pursuit.
Exit 2 on I-91 north heads into Springfield's Forest Park neighborhood via Longhill Street.
The driver, who has not been identified by authorities, was taken to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation is ongoing, although authorities say the exit has since reopened.
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