Woman found 'murdered' at house before man 'who left the scene' dies in police chase | The Sun

A WOMAN has been found dead at a home and man died in a car crash while being chased by cops after he drove away from the scene.

Police were called to Beverley, East Yorks, in the early hours of yesterday morning following concerns over the woman's welfare.

A murder probe was launched after her body was discovered inside the home on Samman Road.

A short time later, a man left the home in a Volkswagen Polo and was seen by police officers on the B1230 between Seaton and Hornsea.

After they gave chase, he crashed into a Ford Transit van and was declared dead at the scene.

The van driver was rushed to hospital with serious and potentially life-changing injuries.

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Police have now confirmed the woman's death is being linked to the fatal collision.

No information has been given on either the man or woman's age or relationship to each other.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Alan Curtis said: “Whilst we are in the early stages of our enquiries, I can reassure the public that this is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing or wider risk to the public.

"As there was a police pursuit, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to be independently reviewed.

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“The woman’s family have been informed of her death and the investigation into her murder and are being provided support by specially trained officers.

“The man’s family have also been informed of his death and specially trained officers are in contact with them offering support.

“Specialist Roads Policing Officers are in contact with the driver of the Ford Transit and their family to offer support and updates in regard to the investigation."

Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting log 66 of 25 July 2022.

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