Police who had been called to a murder scene were pursuing the man when he was killed in a car accident.
Early this morning, Beverley, East Yorkshire, police were summoned to a residence where they discovered a dead woman.
When they learned that a man had driven off in a VW Polo, they followed him.
There had been a “short pursuit” prior to the crash at around 6.30 a.m. on Monday, according to the Humberside Police force, who said they had reported themselves to the police watchdog.
Concern for the woman at the Samman Road property was reported to the force.
According to Detective Chief Inspector Alan Curtis, “a guy was alleged to have left the address in Beverley in a Volkswagen Polo at around 6am as part of our inquiries.”
Police later spotted the vehicle on the B1230 between Seaton and Hornsea, resulting in a brief police pursuit.
“The woman’s family has been told of her death and the murder investigation, and they are receiving care from specially trained authorities,” the statement reads.
The man’s family has also been told of his passing, and officers with specialized training are reaching out to them to offer support.
