A teenage girl died early Sunday morning in a crash following a brief pursuit in rural Itasca County.
The driver, identified only as a juvenile female, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. She died at the scene as a result of the crash. According to law enforcement, she was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision and alcohol is not believed to have been a factor.
The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office has turned the investigation over to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Minnesota State Patrol is conducting the crash reconstruction.
In a statement, Sheriff Joe Dasovich expressed condolences to those impacted by the incident, asking the public to respect their privacy during “this incredibly difficult time.”
UPDATE: BCA Identifies Teen Killed in Crash After High-Speed Chase
