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6 injured in Detroit two-vehicle crash following police chase

(CBS DETROIT) - Authorities say six people were hurt after a police chase that started in Southfield ended in a two-vehicle crash in Detroit on Monday.

Detroit police confirm that two suspects have been charged in the crash. 

In an update on Wednesday, a Detroit police spokesperson said the suspect in the fleeing vehicle died from his injuries. A second person was also in the car. Their current condition is unknown.

Detroit Police Chief James White said Southfield police were engaged in a pursuit in the area of 12 Mile Road and Northwestern Highway that continued into Detroit. 

A preliminary investigation revealed that at about 5:30 p.m., the driver crashed into an Uber at Outer Drive and James Couzens after running a red light. He said the suspect was wanted as a parole absconder for second-degree murder and possession of a controlled substance.

He said a woman who was in the Uber was ejected from the car. She is listed as critical.

An investigation is ongoing.

Editors note: It was previously reported that one of the suspects had died as a result of their injuries. However, police have clarified that both suspects are alive. 

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