Juvenile Female Dies Following Police Pursuit and Crash in Itasca County
A juvenile female was killed in a crash following a police pursuit in Itasca County early Sunday morning.
Around 1:30 a.m., an Itasca County Deputy observed a vehicle traveling westbound on County Road 63 near County Road 271 without headlights, according to the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office. The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled, prompting a pursuit.
The vehicle ultimately crashed at the intersection of Highway 6 and County Road 11. The sole occupant, a juvenile female, died at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities reported she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident.
“It is a tragic loss of life, and we extend our deepest condolences to those affected,” Itasca County Sheriff Joe Dasovich stated. “We ask the public to respect the privacy of those involved during this difficult time.”
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation into the crash.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the pursuit and crash have not been released.
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