A San Diego police officer and the driver of another vehicle died when the driver crashed into the officer’s car following a chase. A second officer in the same police vehicle was critically injured. The deadly wreck occurred after a high-speed chase was initiated but called off due to dangerous speeds. The suspect’s vehicle collided with the police car at a high rate of speed. The officers and the suspect were not identified at the news conference. Due to the emotions involved, the California Highway Patrol will conduct an independent investigation. The injured officer is in the intensive care unit. The crash occurred late at night, involving a total of four vehicles. Two other drivers involved were not seriously injured. The police chief expressed his grief over the loss of a dedicated officer who put their life on the line to help others. The incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty and the devastating impact such tragedies can have on the community.
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Crash results in the death of San Diego police officer and driver of pursued car
