Updated: Monday at 4:30 p.m.
AVONDALE, Pa. (KYW Newsradio) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a violent crash that followed a police chase in Chester County overnight. Three people were killed.
It happened around 1:20 a.m. Friday near the intersection of Gap Newport Pike and Sheehan Road in Avondale.
Pennsylvania State Police said troopers had tried to conduct a traffic stop after witnessing several violations, but the driver failed to stop for police. A pursuit ensued and the car crashed, killing all three occupants, officials said.
No troopers were injured. On Monday, Pennsylvania State Police identified the occupants as 35-year-old Devon Hargraves, 33-year-old Gershad
Andre, and 36-year-old Larry Wilmer — all of Wilmington, Delaware.
The scene is still an active crash investigation, which is creating gridlock for drivers in the area. Drivers are advised to avoid the intersection.