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Driver dead after chase on I-75 in Oakland County

Posted at 9:31 AM, Jun 16, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-16 11:37:10-04

One person is dead following a crash on northbound I-75 near Sashabaw Road in Independence Township.

Police say around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Auburn Hills Police officers were dispatched to a suspected drunk driver in a Jeep SUV.

Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it did not stop and a short pursuit pursued. The pursuit was terminated and the officer stopped pursuing the vehicle.

The Jeep continued on northbound I-75, leaving the City of Auburn Hills.

It was then involved in a crash in Independence Township, and the driver suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash.

Michigan State Police is investigating the crash and ask any witnesses to call 248-584-5740.