Suspect in San Rafael police chase crashes, dies
The suspect in a police chase with the Marin County Sheriff's Office Friday morning was killed after he crashed into a tree and was ejected from the car in San Rafael, authorities said. Patrol officers were trying to pull over the suspected driver for driving recklessly near Anderson Drive and Bellam Boulevard at 2:57 a.m. Instead of yielding, the suspect allegedly sped away, prompting a chase. Two minutes later at 2:59 a.m., the suspect crashed into a tree and was ejected from the car. The San Rafael Fire Department responded to the scene, and the driver was declared dead shortly after.The suspect was the only occupant of the car, CHP officials said. Officials did not identify the man, saying his identity is pending notification of next of kin. The California Highway Patrol is conducting an independent investigation into the crash, requested by the sheriff's office.
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