Fatal crash occurs during police pursuit on N.C. 55 in Durham, per authorities
A tragic incident occurred in Durham, NC, where a person lost their life following a pursuit by law enforcement resulting in a fiery crash into another vehicle and a power pole. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported that deputies from the Durham County Sheriff's Office were chasing an individual on N.C. Highway 55 late Thursday night. The pursuit ended when the individual crashed into another vehicle and a power pole at Riddle Road. The vehicle being chased caught fire, resulting in the death of the driver. One individual from the other vehicle involved in the crash was trapped and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. As of now, their medical condition remains uncertain. The intersection of NC-55 and Riddle Road remained closed due to damage caused by the crash, with NCDOT working to repair the downed power lines and the damaged pole. The road is expected to reopen by 7 a.m. on Friday. Further details on the circumstances of the pursuit are being sought from the Durham County Sheriff's Office.
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