A San Diego police officer and the driver of another vehicle died in a crash following a chase on Monday night. A second officer in the car was critically injured and fighting for his life. The deadly accident occurred after a police officer attempted to stop a speeding vehicle, leading to a brief pursuit that was called off due to the high speeds involved. The suspect’s vehicle collided with the police car at a high rate of speed, resulting in the tragic outcome. The names of the officers and suspect were not released pending family notifications. The California Highway Patrol will conduct an independent investigation to reconstruct the events leading to the crash. The injured officer was in the intensive care unit at a hospital. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but the other drivers were not seriously injured. Police Chief Scott Wahl expressed deep sadness over the loss of the officer and commended the dedication of police officers who put their lives on the line to help others. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the risks faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.
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Police officer and driver killed in crash after pursuit in San Diego
