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.
The scene is still an active crash investigation, which is creating gridlock for drivers in the area. Drivers are advised to avoid the intersection.