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San Diego police officer killed in crash with suspect vehicle following chase; 2nd officer fighting for his life

Headline from UPI

A San Diego police officer is dead and another is fighting for his life Tuesday after a civilian vehicle crashed into the officers' cruiser following a high-speed chase the night before, authorities said.

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Police pursuit leads to deadly crash in San Diego, killing officer and suspect (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Police tried to pull over a speeding driver in San Diego on Monday, but the driver refused to pull over and led to a short police on a brief pursuit.

  2. MyNorthwest

    San Diego police officer killed and another critically injured in crash with fleeing car (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    SAN DIEGO (AP) — A San Diego police officer was killed and another was critically injured when a speeding vehicle crashed into their patrol car, the

  3. KYMA Yuma

    San Diego police officer dies in fiery pursuit crash (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    The deadly crash happened just after 11:30 Monday night in the area of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Limerick Avenue. There were two officers in the vehicle and the second officer was taken to an area hospital, according to SDPD.

  4. NBC News

    San Diego police officer and driver of car that triggered pursuit die in crash (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A San Diego police officer and the driver of another vehicle died when the driver crashed into the officer's car after a chase Monday night, police said.

  5. UPI

    San Diego police officer killed in crash with suspect vehicle following chase; 2nd officer fighting for his life (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    A San Diego police officer is dead and another is fighting for his life Tuesday after a civilian vehicle crashed into the officers' cruiser following a high-speed chase the night before, authorities said.

  6. Voice Of San Diego

    Morning Report: San Diego Police Officer Killed Following Car Chase (opens Voice Of San Diego)

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    Voice Of San Diego's feed description

    A San Diego police officer was killed late Monday following a car chase in Clairemont. The driver of the car being chased was also killed and another officer was seriously […]

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