1 person killed in crash following high-speed chase, power restored

Person dies from injuries in high-speed crash

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Chris Collins



Madison Gas and Electric

Chris Collins

Chris Collins



Chris Collins

Chris Collins

Chris Collins















One person in a car involved in a high-speed chase on Madison’s north side that ended when the car crashed into a utility pole has died, according to police.

The name of the person killed hasn’t been released. Another person who was in the car remains in the hospital Wednesday morning, officials said.

Police are continuing to investigate, but the scene of the crash has been cleared.

The crash knocked out power for nearly 2,000 people in the area, which has since been restored.

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Nearly 2,000 people on Madison’s north side are without power after a car crashed into a power line near Cherokee Park, according to officials with Madison Gas & Electric.

A Dane County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for driving 76 mph in a 45 mph speed zone in the town of Burke around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle fled at speeds approaching 100 mph and the deputy had to end the pursuit.

About three minutes later, officials responded to a vehicle that had crashed into a utility pole involving the suspect vehicle near Wheeler and Delaware roads in Madison. There were two people inside the car at the time of the crash and both had to be transported to a hospital.

MGE has crews on the way to the scene to restore power. MGE does not have an estimate as to when power will be restored, but is hoping to have the line fixed as soon as possible.

The Madison Police Department is investigating the crash.

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