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Detroit police officers involved in deadly chase
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Detroit police say they are investigating after officers were involved in a deadly chase early Monday morning on the city's west side. 

Police say the pursuit started near Joy Road and Tireman around 12:50 a.m. after the driver of a Dodge Caravan hit a pole and then fled the scene. The driver of the van collided with a Ford Focus before crashing into parked vehicles and coming to a stop near Coleman and Tireman on the border of Dearborn, according to police. 

Dearborn police say a 23-year-old passenger of the van was ejected and died on the scene. The 23-year-old driver of the van was rushed to the hospital where he was also pronounced dead, according to police.

The passengers of the Focus sustained minor injuries. 

No further details were released. 

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