BELLEVUE, Pa. — One person died and two others are hurt after a crash following a police chase Monday evening.
Avalon police attempted a traffic stop at the intersection of California Avenue and Homes Street around 4:50 p.m.
Police said the car initially pulled over but then sped away.
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The car then crashed at the intersection of Florence and Shade avenues.
All three men in the car were taken to the hospital. One of the men, 19-year-old Tyrone Jackson, died Monday night, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Officers said they found a firearm inside the car.
Anyone with information is asked to call Allegheny County’s police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
Massive police presence on Shade Ave in Bellevue. I heard sirens then a massive crash. One guy got out of the car at gun point. Second person cut from car. #wpxi pic.twitter.com/QnV24jyH0m
— Kellie Burkett (@KellieBwpxi) July 13, 2020
This is what’s left of car. Smashed into retaining wall on Shade Ave in Bellevue. Police blocked off big block of street. Highly residential area. #wpxi pic.twitter.com/rBJfL19wXG
— Kellie Burkett (@KellieBwpxi) July 13, 2020
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