There was a fatal crash on Monday night on Main Street in Big Run following a police pursuit.
Today’s edition of the Punxsutawney Spirit reports the incident began around 10:45 p.m. when the Punxsutawney Borough Police attempted to stop a vehicle traveling north on Route 119 for several traffic violations; however, authorities say the driver, 53 year-old Michael George, accelerated to a high rate of speed.
According to the published report, the pursuit lasted about five minutes, reaching speeds close to 85 mph and ended when George crashed into the Best Kawasaki dealership, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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