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Motorcyclist Killed In Wreck During Chester County Police Chase: Troopers

A motorcycle rider crashed and succumbed to his injuries while fleeing state police near Downingtown on Friday, Oct. 27, according to authorities. 

Pennsylvania State Police

Pennsylvania State Police

Photo Credit: Instagram/Pennsylvania State Police

Police were chasing the motorcyclist east on US Route 30 through East Caln Township just before the wreck around 1:40 a.m., troopers said. 

The motorcyclist exited the highway "at a high rate of speed" onto Route 113, but lost control and hit a metal guide rail on the road's north side, said authorities.

The 31-year-old motorcyclist's name was not reported by troopers. 

State police are continuing to investigate the crash. 

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