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Tragic News: San Diego Police Officer Killed, Another Injured in High-Speed Chase

Officer Killed, Suspect Dead

A San Diego Police officer was killed, and a suspect died in a fiery crash during a traffic stop that escalated into a high-speed chase Monday night.

Second Officer Critically Injured

A second San Diego Police officer was critically injured in the high-speed pursuit and crash.

Pursuit Ended in Crash

The pursuit ended when the suspect's vehicle crashed into a pole, bursting into flames.

Suspect Refused to Stop

According to reports, the suspect's vehicle was pulled over for speeding, but the driver refused to stop and fled the scene.

Police Association Responds

The San Diego Police Officers Association condemned the incident, calling it "horrific and dangerous."

Investigation Ongoing

The San Diego Police Department is investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of the crash and pursuing legal action.

Additional Information:

• The names of the deceased officer and suspect have not yet been released.
• The injured officer is currently in critical condition at a local hospital.
• The pursuit covered a distance of several miles.
• The suspect's vehicle was traveling at speeds of over 100 miles per hour during the chase.

Sources:

1. CBS 8 News: San Diego Police Officer Killed, Another Injured in High-Speed Chase Crash
2. 10 News San Diego: San Diego Police Officer Killed, Another Officer Injured in Fiery Crash Following Brief Chase