A police chase that began in North Richland Hills ended in Fort Worth on Sunday when the suspect crashed into a light pole and died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

Details of the Incident

The pursuit, initiated by the North Richland Hills Police Department, entered Fort Worth city limits before the suspect lost control of the vehicle near the 4700 block of West Loop 820, according to a Fort Worth Police Department media advisory.

The vehicle crashed into a light pole and came to a stop in the southbound lanes of traffic. When officers approached the disabled vehicle, they found the suspect slumped over, suffering from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

No Fort Worth officers were involved in the pursuit, though they responded to the scene to assist North Richland Hills police. The Fort Worth Police Department Major Case Unit is investigating the suspect’s death.

Original reporting: Dallas – Ft. Worth Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.