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1 Dead After Short Chase Involving Colorado State Troopers in Longmont

LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4) - One person is dead after a stolen car pursuit ended in a crash in Longmont. Officials with the Colorado State Patrol say another person was injured.

Stolen Car Chase 1 (Sacred Wind Photography)
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The chase started around 7:15 a.m. on Thursday in the area of 21st Avenue and Francis Street in Longmont. Troopers were investigating a stolen car in the area.

Stolen Car Chase 4 (Sacred Wind Photography)
(credit: Sacred Wind Photography)

Troopers chased the vehicle for a few blocks before the car crashed. No other vehicles were involved. One person was pronounced dead and another was taken to the hospital.

No troopers were injured.

Stolen Car Chase 3 (Sacred Wind Photography)
(credit: Sacred Wind Photography)

The driver of the stolen car was killed in the crash, according to a spokesman from the Longmont Police Department.

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(credit: Sacred Wind Photography)

The Boulder County Critical Incident Team is handling the investigation.

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