WABASH COUNTY, Indiana — The Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened during a police chase.
The Wabash Police Department attempted to stop a motorcycle around 3 a.m. after the rider disregarded a red light on Saturday morning, according to a spokesperson.
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The motorcycle failed to stop and fled from officers at a high rate of speed.
Moments later, the motorcycle went off the roadway near the intersection of Miami Street and Walter Street, hitting a utility pole.
Officers and first responders provided life-saving efforts, but the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Wabash County Coroner’s Office will release the rider’s name.
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