MIAMI SPRINGS -- A stolen vehicle chase by the Miami Springs Police Department ended tragically as the driver lost control, crashing into a utility pole and resulting in a fatality, according to police.

According to the Miami Springs Police Department, officers attempted to stop the driver, who was accompanied by a passenger, as they headed westbound on Northwest 36 Street.

The driver fled and lost control at Northwest 66 Avenue, where the vehicle struck a utility pole.   

Fire rescue pronounced the driver of the vehicle deceased at the scene and transported the passenger to Ryder Trauma in stable condition.

The Miami-Dade Police Department, Traffic Homicide Bureau have taken lead of the investigation.